Muad
A masculine Arabic name meaning "he who travels a lot".
Name Census estimates that about 525 living Americans carry the first name Muad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muad today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muad births was 2019 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muad. 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.
People living today
525
~ 1 in 652,865 Americans
Peak year
2019
47 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,126
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Muad: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Muad 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 281 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Muad remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muad 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 Muad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Muads live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Minnesota, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Muad, while Texas, Ohio, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 91 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Muad
The name Muad has its origins in the Arabic language, deriving from the root word "mu'aadh," which means "refuge" or "shelter." This name first emerged in the Middle East region during the 7th century AD, coinciding with the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture.
Historically, the name Muad held significance in early Islamic texts and records. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Muad bin Jabal, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered scholar of Islamic jurisprudence. He lived from approximately 610 to 639 AD and played a crucial role in the dissemination of Islamic teachings.
Another notable figure bearing the name Muad was Muad bin Muslim, a military commander who lived during the 8th century AD. He served under the Abbasid caliphate and was instrumental in the conquest of several territories, expanding the reach of Islamic rule across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
In the realm of literature, the name Muad can be found in various Arabic literary works, particularly those from the medieval period. For instance, the famous poet and philosopher Muad al-Din Ibn al-Arabi, who lived from 1165 to 1240 AD, was renowned for his mystical writings and his contributions to the field of Sufism.
Throughout history, the name Muad has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, military leaders, and artists. One such figure was Muad bin Abdul Rahman, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the 10th century AD. His intricate calligraphic works are celebrated as masterpieces of Islamic art.
Another prominent individual with the name Muad was Muad al-Hajj, a Sudanese writer and intellectual who lived from 1936 to 2016. He played a pivotal role in the literary and cultural renaissance of Sudan, contributing to the development of modern Sudanese literature and advocating for social and political reforms.
The name Muad has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, finding its way into diverse societies and communities. While its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language and Islamic culture, the name has been adopted and adapted by various ethnicities and nationalities, reflecting the rich tapestry of human diversity.
People
Muad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Muad 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
Muad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 525 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muad 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 652,865 US residents.
Is Muad a common name?
We classify Muad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 529 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Muad most popular?
The single biggest year for Muad was 2019, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muad is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Muad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muad 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.
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.