Milad vs Rostam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milad

Boy #6,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"birth, nativity"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,317
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mila, Mi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rostam

Boy #6,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, heroic warrior"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan Tajik

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,474
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ros, Rosta

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Milad Rank #6,317
Rostam Rank #6,474

Milad is more popular, ranked #6317 vs #6474 for Rostam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milad ___

  • Milad Hassan
  • Milad Ali
  • Milad Reza
  • Milad Ahmad
  • Milad Karim
  • Milad Navid

Rostam ___

  • Rostam Ali
  • Rostam Dariush
  • Rostam Cyrus
  • Rostam Kaveh
  • Rostam Mehran
  • Rostam Arash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milad

Zahra Leila Darian Navid Roxana

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milad or Rostam more popular?

Milad is more popular, ranked #6317 compared to Rostam at #6474 in the United States.

What do Milad and Rostam mean?

Milad means "birth, nativity" (Arabic/Persian origin). Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Milad and Rostam boy or girl names?

Milad is primarily a boy name. Rostam is primarily a boy name.

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