Imaad
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 227 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Imaad hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1994, with 227 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #7403, Imaad is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Imaad ranks #7403 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Imaad is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'pillar,' 'support,' or 'mainstay.' In Arabic culture, a pillar represents the foundation upon which everything else stands — strength, reliability, and the kind of steadfast presence that holds a family or community together through any challenge.
Imaad carries the architectural metaphor of a pillar into the most personal space of naming — expressing the hope that a son will be the kind of person others can lean on, strong and unwavering in support of those he loves.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Imaad's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Imaad follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Imaad's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Imaad climbed 1894 spots in the last 20 years — from #9297 to #7403.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 101 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 86 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 12 | — |
The Story of Imaad
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Imaad is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Imaad are most likely born between 1994 and 2012.
How rare is Imaad?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Imaad — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2010s with 101 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Imaad by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7403 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11358 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13072 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11272 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8451 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6150 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6149 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8393 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9957 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7775 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12858 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6771 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7177 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7798 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7918 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6545 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8457 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6619 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8589 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9297 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2024