Muaath
One who is protected or one who is guarded from harm.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Muaath. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muaath today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muaath births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muaath. 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 Muaath. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,626
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Muaath: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Muaath 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 Muaath 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 Muaath
The given name Muaath is derived from the Arabic root word "Ma'ath," which means "shelter" or "protection." Its origins can be traced back to the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle Eastern region, where Arabic has been spoken for centuries.
Muaath is a predominantly Muslim name, and it has been mentioned in several religious texts and scriptures, including the Quran and Hadith. In Islamic tradition, Muaath ibn Jabal was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent figure in the early days of Islam.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Muaath can be found in historical accounts from the 7th century CE during the time of the Islamic conquests. Muaath ibn Jabal, born in 594 CE and died in 639 CE, was a prominent companion of Prophet Muhammad and served as a military leader and governor during the early Islamic era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Muaath. One of them was Muaath al-Naysaburi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several books.
Another prominent figure with the name Muaath was Muaath ibn Muslim, a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 8th century CE. His poetry often reflected the cultural and social aspects of his time, and he is considered one of the most celebrated poets of the Abbasid era.
In the 12th century CE, Muaath al-Musawi was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from the Shia tradition. He is known for his extensive works on Islamic theology and philosophy, and his teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the Ottoman Empire, Muaath Pasha was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century CE. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Ottoman Empire's territories.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Muaath. The name has maintained its significance and cultural relevance within the Arabic-speaking world and the Islamic tradition, reflecting its roots and origins.
People
Muaath + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Muaath 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
Muaath: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muaath?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muaath 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 Muaath a common name?
We classify Muaath 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 Muaath most popular?
The single biggest year for Muaath was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muaath is about 9 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 Muaath in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Muaath a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muaath 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 Muaath still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Muaath 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 Muaath 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 Muaath?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.