Muaz
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 394 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Muaz hit its peak of 39 births in 2024, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Muaz has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Muaz ranks #3127 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Muaz is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the name of Mu'adh ibn Jabal — a highly revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known as the most knowledgeable of his companions in matters of lawful and unlawful. The name carries the legacy of profound Islamic scholarship.
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Muaz is built from 4 letters and one syllable — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Muaz creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Muaz climbed 9480 spots in the last 20 years — from #12607 to #3127.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 139 | #4095 | — |
| 2010s | 153 | #6776 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 78 | #8883 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 24 | #9177 | — |
The Story of Muaz
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Muaz is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Muaz are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Muaz?
Only about 1 in every 92,308 babies born in 2024 was named Muaz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2010s with 153 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Muaz by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Muaz per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | #3127 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3320 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4651 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4725 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4650 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5095 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4180 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4424 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4883 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5448 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7381 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6900 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13588 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6472 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9384 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6693 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8784 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6498 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8515 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8839 |
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