Muaaz

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Pronounced moo-AHZ /muˈɑz/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Mu'adh — from Arabic, 'protected; one who takes refuge/seeks shelter (in God)'Low

In 30 seconds: Protected; one who takes refuge in God: Muaaz spells Mu'adh. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'moo-AHZ').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Mu'adh — from Arabic, 'protected; one who takes refuge/seeks shelter (in God)'

U.S. rank (2025)#7062 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Muaaz is a spelling of Mu'adh — from Arabic, 'protected; one who takes refuge/seeks shelter (in God)' (Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a companion of the Prophet). A crisp, devout name (said 'moo-AHZ').

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

Did you know? Mu'adh means 'protected; one who takes refuge/seeks shelter (in God)' in Arabic (a companion of the Prophet) — Muaaz is a spelling, crisp and devout (said 'moo-AHZ').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Muadh — Arabic etymology

Variations

MuadhMoazMuaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muaaz mean?

Muaaz spells Mu'adh — Arabic 'protected; one who takes refuge (in God)'.

How do you pronounce Muaaz?

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

Is Muaaz a boy or girl name?

Muaaz is a boy's name.

How popular is Muaaz?

Muaaz is a rare name in the U.S.