Mujahid
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 320 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Arabic
Mujahid is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'one who strives' or 'one who struggles,' from the root jahada — to strive or exert effort. In Islamic tradition, the concept of striving for righteousness and self-improvement is a core spiritual principle.
Common across Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities in South and Southeast Asia, Mujahid reflects a commitment to purposeful living — a name that charges its bearer with a lifelong aspiration toward excellence.
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In the American context, Mujahid is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1976–2024). 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, Mujahid is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #10538), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mujahid was #9627 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10538, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 40 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 49 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 101 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 96 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Mujahid
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Mujahid is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Mujahid are most likely born between 1987 and 2007.
How rare is Mujahid?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Mujahid — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1976, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 101 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Mujahid by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1976–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10538 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7589 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11842 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11695 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7892 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10463 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8602 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6931 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11715 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7953 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13638 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13848 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8098 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7439 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10303 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6957 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9627 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12146 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4641 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5063 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2024