Muaaz
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 115 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Muaaz reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Muaaz ranks #7554 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Muaaz is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Muadh — the name of a beloved companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The name means 'protected' or 'seeking refuge.' Muadh ibn Jabal was renowned as one of the most knowledgeable of the companions in Islamic law and theology, making this name carry exceptional religious prestige.
Muaaz is used across Muslim communities in Pakistan, India, and the Arab world — a name that connects its bearer to one of Islam's most celebrated scholars.
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Muaaz appeared in SSA records in 2002, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Arabic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 115 recorded births, Muaaz has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Muaaz has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 41 | #9488 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 50 | #10433 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 24 | #11589 | — |
The Story of Muaaz
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Muaaz is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Muaaz are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Muaaz?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Muaaz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 50 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Muaaz by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7554 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10437 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8762 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10441 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10248 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11693 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11700 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8614 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8601 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10273 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10420 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11733 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10627 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12092 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13387 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10249 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024