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Muaad

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Pronounced moo-AHD /muˈɑd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Muadh — from the Arabic, 'protected; one who is defended/safeguarded (by God)'; the name of a Companion of the Prophet (Muadh ibn Jabal); we note the Companion linkLow

In 30 seconds: Protected; one who is defended: Muaad is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'moo-AHD').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Muadh — from the Arabic, 'protected; one who is defended/safeguarded (by God)'; the name of a Companion of the Prophet (Muadh ibn Jabal); we note the Companion link
U.S. rank (2024)#8724 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220052024

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

Muaad is a spelling of Muadh — from the Arabic, 'protected; one who is defended/safeguarded (by God)'; the name of a Companion of the Prophet (Muadh ibn Jabal; we note the Companion link). A crisp, classic name (said 'moo-AHD').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this form, protected at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Muadh means 'protected; one who is defended by God' in Arabic — the name of a Companion of the Prophet — Muaad is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the Companion link; said 'moo-AHD').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Muadh — Companion link

Variations

MuadhMoazMuaz

Nicknames

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If you like Muaad…

Muadh— the standard spelling
Muaz— a kin spelling
Ammar— a fellow Companion boys' name
Suhaib— a companion Companion boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muaad mean?

Muaad spells Muadh — Arabic 'protected; one who is defended' (the name of a Companion of the Prophet). We note the Companion link.

How do you pronounce Muaad?

It's said moo-AHD /muˈɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Muaad a boy or girl name?

Muaad is a boy's name.

How popular is Muaad?

Muaad is a very rare name in the U.S.

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