Muaad
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 103 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Muaad, you're looking at a name that fewer than 103 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Muaad a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Muaad ranks #8724 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Muaad is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Muadh, meaning 'protected' or 'granted protection.' Muadh ibn Jabal was a renowned companion of the Prophet Muhammad and an important Islamic scholar, giving this name deep historical and religious significance.
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In the American context, Muaad is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2005–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Muaad is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8724), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Muaad has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | #9736 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 62 | #9120 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #13349 | — |
The Story of Muaad
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Muaad is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Muaad are most likely born between 2005 and 2022.
How rare is Muaad?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Muaad — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 62 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Muaad by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8724 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10436 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10509 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9276 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8022 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7977 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7967 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10272 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8580 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7386 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13636 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13959 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12739 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024