Naod

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAH-ohd /ˈnɑ.oʊd/Medium

Meaning: From Naod, an Ethiopian king of the Solomonic dynasty; a Ge'ez/Ethiopian royal nameLow

In 30 seconds: A king's legacy: Naod was an Ethiopian emperor of the Solomonic line. Historic, regal, and distinctive.

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Origin MediumEthiopian, Ge'ez

MeaningFrom Naod, an Ethiopian king of the Solomonic dynasty; a Ge'ez/Ethiopian royal name

U.S. rank (2025)#4650 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 345

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

Naod comes from Emperor Naod, a king of Ethiopia's Solomonic dynasty (reigned c. 1494–1508; the name's precise meaning is debated, which we note). A Ge'ez royal name, it's distinguished and rare.

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, royal at the root, and historic.

Did you know? Naod was an Ethiopian emperor around 1500, of the ancient Solomonic dynasty — his name carries royal, historic weight in Ethiopia.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Emperor Naod — meaning debated

Variations

Naud

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naod mean?

Naod is the name of an Ethiopian Solomonic emperor; its precise meaning is debated, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Naod?

It's said NAH-ohd /ˈnɑ.oʊd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Naod a boy or girl name?

Naod is a boy's name.

How popular is Naod?

Naod is a rare name in the U.S.