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Emad

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Pronounced ih-MAHD /ΙͺˈmΙ‘d/High

Meaning: Pillar, support, mainstay, that on which something stands; from Arabic imadHigh

In 30 seconds: The pillar that holds everything up: Emad is Arabic for support and mainstay β€” the strong column a family or community leans on. Dependable, dignified, and quietly powerful.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningPillar, support, mainstay, that on which something stands; from Arabic imad
U.S. rank (2025)#2951 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 847

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519712025

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

Emad comes from Arabic imad, 'pillar, support, mainstay' β€” that on which something stands. Found in honorifics like Imad al-Din ('pillar of the faith'), it is a classic name across the Arab world, evoking strength and reliability.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, pillar-strong at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Imad al-Din ('pillar of the faith') was an honored title among medieval Muslim leaders β€” so Emad carries the sense of being the very support on which something great rests.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name / Arabic references β€” Imad β€” etymology

Variations

ImadEmaad

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Emad Burnat (1971-)
    Palestinian filmmaker who co-directed the Oscar-nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras
  • β˜…Emad Mostaque (1983-)
    British entrepreneur, founder and former CEO of Stability AI
  • β˜…Emad Hajjaj (1967-)
    Jordanian political cartoonist

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Muradβ€” a fellow Arabic choice
Ziyadβ€” echoes that soft -ad sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emad mean?

Emad is Arabic for 'pillar, support, mainstay'.

How do you pronounce Emad?

It's said ih-MAHD /ΙͺˈmΙ‘d/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emad a boy or girl name?

Emad is a boy's name.

How popular is Emad?

Emad is a rare name in the U.S.

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