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Majed

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How to Pronounce Majed

Pronounced MAH-jed /ˈmɑ.dʒɛd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Majid — from Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, praiseworthy; illustrious'Medium

In 30 seconds: Glorious; noble: Majed spells Majid — 'glorious, noble, praiseworthy'. Warm, classic, and crisp (said 'MAH-jed').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Majid — from Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, praiseworthy; illustrious'
U.S. rank (2024)#6053 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 379

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519792024

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

Majed is a spelling of Majid — from Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, praiseworthy, illustrious'. Al-Majid, 'the All-Glorious', is one of the 99 beautiful names of God. A warm, classic name across the Arab world (said 'MAH-jed'; nickname Majo).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare in this spelling, glorious-and-noble at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Majid means 'glorious, noble, praiseworthy; illustrious' in Arabic (Al-Majid, 'the All-Glorious', is one of the 99 names of God) — Majed is a spelling, warm and classic (said 'MAH-jed').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Majid — root etymology

Variations

MajidMagedMajeed

Nicknames

Majo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Majed mean?

Majed spells Majid — Arabic 'glorious, noble, praiseworthy'.

How do you pronounce Majed?

It's said MAH-jed /ˈmɑ.dʒɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Majed a boy or girl name?

Majed is a boy's name.

How popular is Majed?

Majed is a rare name in the U.S.

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