Hamaad
An Arabic given name meaning "praiseworthy" or "one who deserves praise".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Hamaad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hamaad today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hamaad births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hamaad. 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 Hamaad with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hamaad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,189
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Hamaad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hamaad 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 Hamaad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hamaad
The name Hamaad is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "glorification." It is a masculine name commonly found in Islamic cultures and regions with a significant Arab influence.
Hamaad is believed to have originated during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE, when the Arabic language and culture spread across the Middle East and parts of North Africa. The name's connection to the concept of praising or glorifying is likely rooted in the Islamic tradition of praising and glorifying Allah (God).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamaad can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE. During this period, several notable individuals bore the name Hamaad, although their specific details are often obscured by the passage of time.
In the 9th century CE, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Hamaad ibn Ismail al-Jawhari lived in Persia (modern-day Iran). He is renowned for his contributions to the field of Arabic lexicography, particularly his monumental work, "Al-Sihah fi al-Lughah" (The Correct Language), which is considered one of the most authoritative dictionaries of the Arabic language.
Another historical figure with the name Hamaad was Hamaad ibn al-Qasim al-Khalidi, a renowned poet and literary figure from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the 10th century CE. His poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the virtues of love and friendship, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Arabic literature.
In the 12th century CE, a notable Islamic scholar and jurist named Hamaad ibn Muhammad al-Ansari lived in Yemen. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his influential writings on various aspects of Sharia law.
During the 14th century CE, Hamaad ibn Abi al-Fath al-Razi was a prominent physician and philosopher from Persia. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and authored several treatises on various medical topics, including anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Hamaad. While the name has ancient roots, it continues to be widely used in the Arab world and Muslim communities around the globe, carrying on the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of its origins.
People
Hamaad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hamaad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hamaad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hamaad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hamaad 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Hamaad a common name?
We classify Hamaad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hamaad most popular?
The single biggest year for Hamaad was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hamaad is about 28 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 Hamaad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hamaad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hamaad 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 Hamaad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hamaad 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 Hamaad 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 many people are named Hamaad?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.