Muad
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 529 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
the Moy (a river in Ireland)
Muad is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, possibly a variant of Mu'adh — a companion of the Prophet Muhammad — meaning 'one who is given refuge.' Muad also gained sci-fi prominence as part of the full name Muad'Dib, the messianic title of Paul Atreides in Frank Herbert's Dune.
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Muad first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2000. First appearing in the 2000s, Muad emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Muad climbed 9480 spots in the last 20 years — from #12606 to #3126.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 182 | #3263 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 281 | #4431 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 66 | #9072 | — |
The Story of Muad
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Muad is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Muad are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Muad?
Only about 1 in every 92,308 babies born in 2024 was named Muad — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2010s with 281 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Muad by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Muad per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 2000–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | #3126 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3319 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3086 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3467 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3318 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2720 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2692 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2932 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4165 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3650 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3752 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4916 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4977 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5127 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9383 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7099 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5195 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8690 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7273 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11041 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024