Arad

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How to Pronounce Arad

Pronounced ah-RAHD /ɑˈrɑd/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Persian, 'the angel of justice / the angel who governs the 25th day' (in Zoroastrian tradition), and from a Hebrew place/name, 'a wild donkey'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An angel of justice; a wild donkey: Arad is Persian/Hebrew. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'ah-RAHD').

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Origin LowPersian, Hebrew

MeaningVariously from Persian, 'the angel of justice / the angel who governs the 25th day' (in Zoroastrian tradition), and from a Hebrew place/name, 'a wild donkey'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6840 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arad comes variously from Persian, 'the angel of justice / the angel of the 25th day' (Zoroastrian tradition), and from a Hebrew place and name meaning 'a wild donkey' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name (said 'ah-RAHD').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Israeli families. Rare, an-angel-of-justice at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Arad is variously 'the angel of justice' in Persian Zoroastrian tradition and 'a wild donkey' from a Hebrew place/name — a crisp, cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-RAHD').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Arad — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arad mean?

Arad is variously Persian 'the angel of justice' and Hebrew 'a wild donkey'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arad?

It's said ah-RAHD /ɑˈrɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arad a boy or girl name?

Arad is a boy's name.

How popular is Arad?

Arad is a rare name in the U.S.