Asaad
An Arabic masculine name meaning "lion" or "fortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 807 living Americans carry the first name Asaad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Asaad today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Asaad births was 2022 (76 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Asaad. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
807
~ 1 in 424,727 Americans
Peak year
2022
76 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,255
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Asaad: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Asaad from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 313 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Asaad by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Asaad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Asaads live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Asaad, while Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Asaad
The name Asaad is an Arabic name derived from the root word "sa'ada," which means "happiness" or "bliss." It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE.
The name Asaad gained popularity among Arab populations and was commonly used in the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is a gender-neutral name, although it is more commonly given to boys.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Asaad can be found in historical texts from the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE. The name was associated with several prominent figures during this time, including Asaad ibn al-Furaat, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE.
In the 9th century CE, Asaad ibn Janah, a renowned Arabic philologist and grammarian, made significant contributions to the study of the Arabic language. His works were widely studied and influenced the development of Arabic linguistics.
During the 11th century CE, Asaad al-Malikī, a prominent Sunni Muslim scholar and jurist from Persia, gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
In the 13th century CE, Asaad ibn Muhadhdhab al-Dīn, a Persian poet and mystic, was known for his spiritual and mystical poetry, which explored themes of love, devotion, and the human connection with the divine.
Another notable figure in history with the name Asaad was Asaad Pasha al-Azm, a Syrian statesman and reformer who lived in the 19th century CE (1816-1871). He played a significant role in the modernization and administration of the Ottoman Empire's Syrian provinces.
The name Asaad continues to be popular among Arab populations and is still used in various parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. Its meaning of "happiness" and "bliss" has contributed to its enduring appeal and cultural significance.
People
Asaad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Asaad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Asaad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Asaad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 807 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Asaad going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 424,727 US residents.
Is Asaad a common name?
We classify Asaad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 817 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Asaad most popular?
The single biggest year for Asaad was 2022, when 76 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Asaad is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Asaad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Asaad in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.