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Assad
♂ Boy
Pronounced AS-sad /ˈæs.sɑd/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Asad — from Arabic, 'a lion; lion-like; brave'Low
In 30 seconds: A lion: Assad spells Asad — 'a lion'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'AS-sad').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Asad — from Arabic, 'a lion; lion-like; brave'
U.S. rank (2024)#6852 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 300
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
Assad is a spelling of Asad — from Arabic, 'a lion; lion-like; brave'. A crisp, strong name across Arabic-speaking families (said 'AS-sad'; nickname Asa).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-lion at the root, and strong.
Did you know? Asad means 'a lion; lion-like; brave' in Arabic — Assad is a spelling, crisp and strong (said 'AS-sad').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Asad — Arabic etymology
Variations
AsadAssaadAsaad
Nicknames
Asa
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Assad mean?
Assad spells Asad — Arabic 'a lion; lion-like; brave'.
How do you pronounce Assad?
It's said AS-sad /ˈæs.sɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Assad a boy or girl name?
Assad is a boy's name.
How popular is Assad?
Assad is a rare name in the U.S.