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Fahad

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAHD /ˈfahd/Medium

Meaning: PantherMedium

In 30 seconds: Fahad is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'panther'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu, Bengali
MeaningPanther
U.S. rank (2025)#2459 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births55 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419782025

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

It comes from the Arabic word for a panther or hunting cat, an animal admired for its speed and strength. Names drawn from powerful animals are common in Arabic, and Fahad is a long-standing favorite across the Arab world.

The name's two even syllables give it a clean, confident sound. Emirati footballer Fahad Khamees, who captained the UAE at the 1990 World Cup, is one well-known bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Fahad is 'panther', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Fahad — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Fahad Khamees (1962–present)
    Emirati former footballer, striker who captained the UAE at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

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Mohamad— echoes that soft -ad sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fahad mean?

Fahad is usually explained as meaning 'panther' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Fahad?

It's commonly said FAHD /ˈfahd/.

Is Fahad a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Fahad is used as a boy name.

How popular is Fahad?

In 2024, Fahad ranked #2060 in the U.S. for boys, with 73 births recorded.

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