Muaad
The name Muaad is an Arabic name meaning "One who helps or assists others".
Name Census estimates that about 102 living Americans carry the first name Muaad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muaad today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muaad births was 2012 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muaad. 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 Muaad with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
102
~ 1 in 3,360,337 Americans
Peak year
2012
11 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,724
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Muaad: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Muaad from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 62 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Muaad remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muaad 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 Muaad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Muaads live
Origin
Meaning and history of Muaad
The name Muaad has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots tracing back to the early Islamic era. It is derived from the Arabic word "mu'id," which means "the one who promises" or "the one who makes a commitment." This name carries a strong religious and cultural significance within the Arab world.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Muaad can be found in historical Islamic texts from the 7th century AD. It was a name given to individuals who were known for their steadfastness, integrity, and commitment to their faith and principles. In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the word "mu'id" is mentioned in reference to the fulfillment of promises and the importance of keeping one's word.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Muaad. One of the earliest and most renowned was Muaad ibn Jabal (603-639 AD), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the first Islamic scholars. He played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Islam and is revered for his knowledge, piety, and dedication.
Another notable figure was Muaad al-Mawsili (742-833 AD), a renowned Iraqi musician and theorist who made significant contributions to the development of Arabic music theory and composition. His works and teachings influenced generations of musicians in the Islamic world.
In the 12th century, Muaad al-Din al-Kashani (1145-1211 AD) was a prominent Persian philosopher and theologian. He was known for his works on metaphysics, ethics, and Sufism, and his teachings had a lasting impact on Islamic intellectual thought.
During the 13th century, Muaad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari (1193-1268 AD) was a renowned Persian scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Islamic law (Sharia). His works on jurisprudence and legal theory were widely influential in the Muslim world.
In more recent times, Muaad Abu Ghazaleh (1941-2010) was a prominent Jordanian businessman and philanthropist. He founded one of the largest professional services firms in the Middle East and was known for his contributions to education, economic development, and charitable initiatives.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Muaad throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Arab and Islamic worlds.
People
Muaad + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Muaad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muaad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muaad 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 3,360,337 US residents.
Is Muaad a common name?
We classify Muaad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Muaad most popular?
The single biggest year for Muaad was 2012, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muaad 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 Muaad in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Muaad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muaad 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 Muaad still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Muaad 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 Muaad 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 share the name Muaad?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.