Mourad
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 238 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Arabic
Mourad is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root r-w-d, meaning 'desired' or 'wished for' — a name given to a child who is deeply wanted and longed for.
Mourad is widely used across the Arab world and North Africa, particularly in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, as well as in French-speaking Muslim communities. It was the name of several Ottoman sultans (Murad I through V), giving it centuries of imperial association alongside its deeply personal meaning of longing fulfilled.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Mourad'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. Mourad follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Mourad'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
Mourad has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 83 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 124 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 24 | — |
The Story of Mourad
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Mourad is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mourad are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Mourad?
Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Mourad — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2010s with 124 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Mourad by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1990–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | #4503 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6408 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5156 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8611 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5170 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5281 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4444 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5236 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6594 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6201 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5636 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10376 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7950 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13689 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9309 |
| 1999 | 6 | #9507 |
| 1998 | 6 | #9261 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9834 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6927 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2024