Emaad
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "mainstay" or "firm support".
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the first name Emaad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emaad today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emaad births was 2008 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emaad. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Emaad with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
125
~ 1 in 2,742,035 Americans
Peak year
2008
13 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,028
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Emaad: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emaad from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 52 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Emaad remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emaad 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 Emaad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emaad
The name Emaad has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "amaad," which means "pillar" or "support," suggesting strength, reliability, and a sense of steadfastness.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Emaad can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was commonly used among Arab populations in the Middle East and North Africa. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority, leadership, or served as pillars of their communities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Emaad was Emaad al-Din al-Isfahani, a renowned Persian scholar and historian who lived from 1125 to 1201 CE. He was known for his extensive contributions to the study of Islamic history and literature.
Another notable figure was Emaad al-Mulk, a prominent minister and vizier in the Seljuk Empire during the 11th century. He played a crucial role in the administration and governance of the empire, earning a reputation for his wisdom and statesmanship.
In the realm of Islamic literature, the name Emaad is associated with Emaad al-Din al-Kashi, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1380 to 1429 CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and referenced across the Islamic world.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Emaad gained further prominence with individuals like Emaad al-Din Mahmud, a respected Sufi scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. His works explored themes of spirituality, devotion, and the pursuit of inner peace.
Throughout history, the name Emaad has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, statesmen, artists, and religious leaders. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name has maintained a strong connection to its Arabic roots and the values of strength, reliability, and steadfastness it represents.
People
Emaad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emaad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emaad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emaad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 125 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emaad 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 2,742,035 US residents.
Is Emaad a common name?
We classify Emaad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 126 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emaad most popular?
The single biggest year for Emaad was 2008, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emaad is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emaad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emaad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emaad 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.
Is Emaad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emaad in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emaad can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Emaad?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.