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Mujahid

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Pronounced moo-JAH-hid /muːˈdʒɑː.hɪd/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Mujahid, 'one who strives or struggles' — from jihad in its core sense of striving and earnest effort (especially in faith and self-betterment). A name of diligence and devotion.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of diligence: Mujahid means 'one who strives' in faith (said 'moo-JAH-hid'). Devout and earnest.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Mujahid, 'one who strives or struggles' — from jihad in its core sense of striving and earnest effort (especially in faith and self-betterment). A name of diligence and devotion.
U.S. rank (2025)#13287 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 325

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719762025

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

Mujahid comes from the Arabic for 'one who strives,' rooted in the sense of earnest striving in faith. It reads devout and earnest — rare in the U.S. (said 'moo-JAH-hid').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Muslim families. Rare, devout, and earnest.

Did you know? Mujahid is Arabic for 'one who strives or struggles' — from jihad in its core sense of earnest effort, especially in faith and self-betterment — a name of diligence and devotion (said 'moo-JAH-hid').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Mujahid — Arabic 'one who strives' in faith

Variations

MujaahidMojahedMujahed

Nicknames

MujJahid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mujahid mean?

Mujahid is Arabic for 'one who strives or struggles' — from the core sense of earnest effort, especially in faith.

How do you pronounce Mujahid?

It's said moo-JAH-hid /muːˈdʒɑː.hɪd/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mujahid a boy or girl name?

Mujahid is a boy's name.

How popular is Mujahid?

Mujahid is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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