Imad

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Imad Pronunciation

Imad is pronounced ih-MAHD /ɪˈmɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic imad, 'a pillar, a support, a mainstay; the strong foundation'Medium

In 30 seconds: A pillar; support: Imad is Arabic for 'a pillar, a support, a mainstay'. Strong, classic, and warm (said 'ih-MAHD').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic imad, 'a pillar, a support, a mainstay; the strong foundation'

U.S. rank (2024)#5987 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 549

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Imad comes from Arabic imad, 'a pillar, a support, a mainstay; a strong foundation'. It often appears in Imad ad-Din, 'the pillar of the faith'. A strong, classic name across the Arab world (said 'ih-MAHD'; nickname Imo).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-pillar-and-support at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Imad means 'a pillar, a support, a mainstay; a strong foundation' in Arabic — often part of Imad ad-Din, 'the pillar of the faith' — a strong, classic name (said 'ih-MAHD').

Overall data confidence 72%

Arabic references — imad — etymology

Variations

EmadImaad

Nicknames

Imo

Themes & Styles

Arabic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Imad?

Imad is pronounced ih-MAHD (/ɪˈmɑd/). Press play above to hear Imad said aloud.

How do you say Imad?

Imad is said ih-MAHD (/ɪˈmɑd/). Press play above to hear Imad said aloud.

What does the name Imad mean?

Imad is Arabic for 'a pillar, a support, a mainstay'.

Is Imad a boy or girl name?

Imad is a boy's name.

How popular is Imad?

Imad is a rare name in the U.S.