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Majd

β™‚ Boy

Pronounced MUHJD /ˈmʌdΚ’d/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic majd, 'glory, honor, nobility' β€” the root of Majid concentratedHigh

In 30 seconds: Glory, espresso shot: Majd serves Majid's whole honor in one consonant-packed syllable. Maximum majd, minimum letters.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic majd, 'glory, honor, nobility' β€” the root of Majid concentrated
U.S. rank (2025)#3817 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 615

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201419912025

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

Majd is Arabic majd, 'glory, honor' β€” the root-noun of Majid, served neat across the Levant.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, glory at the root, and concentrated.

Did you know? Majd compresses the m-j-d glory-root that fills the 99 names β€” Levantine families pour it straight.
Overall data confidence 85%
Arabic references β€” majd β€” etymology

Variations

MajedMajidAmjad

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Majd Kayyal
    Palestinian journalist and political activist

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Majd mean?

Majd is Arabic for 'glory, honor'.

How do you pronounce Majd?

It's said MUHJD /ˈmʌdΚ’d/ β€” a single packed syllable.

Is Majd a boy or girl name?

Majd is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Majd?

Majd is a rare name in the U.S.

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