Home › Baby Names Directory › Asahd
Asahd
♂ Boy
Pronounced AH-sahd /ˈɑ.sɑd/Medium
Meaning: Spelling of Asad — Arabic, 'lion'Medium
In 30 seconds: Lion-strong: Asahd spells Asad — Arabic 'lion' — with an h-twist (DJ Khaled's son made it famous). Bold, regal, and powerful.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumArabic
MeaningSpelling of Asad — Arabic, 'lion'
U.S. rank (2025)#4554 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 517
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
Asahd is a spelling of Asad — Arabic asad, 'lion'. The h-spelling was popularized by music producer DJ Khaled's son Asahd; it's a bold, regal name of strength.
It registers thinly beside Asad. Rare, lion at the root, and bold.
Did you know? Asad means 'lion' in Arabic — and producer DJ Khaled named his son Asahd, giving this bold spelling modern fame and a 'co-CEO' credit.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Asad — root etymology
Variations
AsadAssadAsadd
Nicknames
—
Famous Bearers
- ★Asahd Khaled (2016-)Son of DJ Khaled who was credited as executive producer on the Grammy-winning album Grateful
If you like Asahd…
Explore names like Asahd
By meaningLion
Frequently Asked
What does the name Asahd mean?
Asahd spells Asad, Arabic for 'lion'.
How do you pronounce Asahd?
It's said AH-sahd /ˈɑ.sɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Asahd a boy or girl name?
Asahd is a boy's name.
How popular is Asahd?
Asahd is a rare spelling in the U.S.