Tawhid
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 100 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
The central Islamic doctrine of God's divine unity.
Tawhid is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'divine unity, the oneness of God.' Tawhid is the central theological doctrine of Islam — the absolute monotheism at the heart of the faith, declaring that God is one, indivisible, and without equal. It is considered the most fundamental concept in Islamic theology.
Naming a son Tawhid is a deeply devout act — an expression of the parents' faith embodied in their child's name. It is used primarily in Arab and South Asian Muslim families who want a name that carries the most profound theological meaning possible, a daily reminder of the most sacred principle of the faith.
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Tawhid is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Tawhid creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tawhid has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 65 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 7 | — |
The Story of Tawhid
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Tawhid is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Tawhid are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Tawhid?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tawhid — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 65 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tawhid by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #8230 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12075 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10725 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13822 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5772 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6658 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9589 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9466 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9528 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10651 |
| 2010 | 5 | #14024 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10911 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024