Moaad
An Arabic masculine given name meaning "the Promising One".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Moaad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Moaad today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Moaad births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Moaad. 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 Moaad with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Moaad. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,555
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Moaad: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Moaad 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 Moaad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Moaad
The name Moaad is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 7th-8th century CE, when the Islamic civilization was flourishing in the Arabian Peninsula and the surrounding areas.
Moaad is a masculine name that carries the meaning of "determination" or "resolve" in Arabic. It is formed from the Arabic root word "aada," which signifies the act of returning or coming back. The name is often interpreted as a representation of someone who possesses a strong will and perseverance in achieving their goals.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Moaad can be traced back to the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, the name is mentioned in reference to a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Moaad ibn Jabal. He was a prominent figure in early Islamic history and was revered for his knowledge and dedication to the faith.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Moaad. One of the most renowned was Moaad al-Mulk, a Persian vizier and statesman who lived in the 11th century CE. He served under the Seljuk Empire and is remembered for his administrative reforms and contributions to the development of Islamic governance.
Another historical figure with the name Moaad was Moaad al-Din al-Kashani, a Persian philosopher and astronomer who lived during the 13th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics and is credited with writing several influential works on these subjects.
In the realm of literature, Moaad al-Mawlawi was a renowned Sufi poet and mystic who lived in the 13th century CE. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been widely celebrated and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and poets alike.
During the Ottoman Empire, Moaad Pasha was a prominent military commander and statesman who lived in the 16th century CE. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Ottoman territories and is remembered for his military prowess and strategic acumen.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Moaad, each leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, intellectual, and political landscapes of their respective eras.
People
Moaad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Moaad 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
Moaad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Moaad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Moaad 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 Moaad a common name?
We classify Moaad 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 Moaad most popular?
The single biggest year for Moaad was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Moaad is about 10 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 Moaad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Moaad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Moaad 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 Moaad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Moaad 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 Moaad 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 Moaad?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.