Maajid
An Arabic masculine name meaning "successful" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maajid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maajid today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maajid births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maajid. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maajid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,332
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Maajid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maajid 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 Maajid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maajid
The name Maajid is an Arabic name that traces its roots back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It is derived from the Arabic word "majd," which means "glory" or "honor." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula and was likely used among the early Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maajid can be found in the writings of Arab scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. During this period, the name was associated with individuals who were known for their wisdom, piety, and contributions to the intellectual and cultural developments of the time.
In the 10th century, a renowned Muslim scholar and theologian named Maajid al-Ghazali (1058-1111) gained prominence for his influential works on Islamic philosophy and jurisprudence. His writings, particularly the famous work "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," had a profound impact on Islamic thought and continue to be studied and revered by scholars today.
Another notable figure who bore the name Maajid was Maajid ibn Adam (1196-1263), a Sufi mystic and poet from Persia. He was known for his spiritual teachings and poetic writings, which explored themes of divine love and the human quest for enlightenment.
During the medieval period, the name Maajid also appeared in various historical records and chronicles, often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or played significant roles in the political and cultural landscapes of their respective regions.
In more recent times, one of the most prominent figures with the name Maajid was Maajid Nawaz (born 1977), a British activist, author, and former Islamist extremist. He is known for his work in countering extremism and promoting democratic values, and has authored several books on the subject, including "Radical" and "The Islam and the Future of Tolerance."
Other notable individuals with the name Maajid include Maajid al-Shammari (1976-2004), a Saudi Arabian poet and novelist whose works explored themes of identity and social issues, and Maajid al-Khoury (born 1982), a Lebanese-Canadian actor and filmmaker known for his roles in both Arab and Western productions.
People
Maajid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maajid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maajid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maajid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maajid 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 Maajid a common name?
We classify Maajid 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 Maajid most popular?
The single biggest year for Maajid was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maajid is about 5 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 Maajid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maajid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maajid 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 Maajid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maajid 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 Maajid 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 Maajid?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.