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Fahd
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Pronounced FAHD /ΛfΙhd/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic fahd, 'a leopard, a panther; a cheetah'Medium
In 30 seconds: A leopard's strength: Fahd is Arabic for 'a leopard, a panther'. Bold, sleek, and regal (a Saudi king's name).
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic fahd, 'a leopard, a panther; a cheetah'
U.S. rank (2025)#5275 β Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)β 392
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Fahd comes from Arabic fahd, 'a leopard, a panther; a cheetah'. A bold, sleek, regal name across the Arab world (King Fahd of Saudi Arabia).
In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-leopard at the root, and bold.
Did you know? Fahd means 'a leopard, a panther' in Arabic β a bold, sleek name borne by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia; strong and regal.
Overall data confidence 80%
Arabic references β Fahd β etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Fahd mean?
Fahd is Arabic for 'a leopard, a panther'.
How do you pronounce Fahd?
It's said FAHD /ΛfΙhd/ β a single syllable.
Is Fahd a boy or girl name?
Fahd is a boy's name.
How popular is Fahd?
Fahd is a rare name in the U.S.