Raad

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How to Pronounce Raad

Pronounced RAH-ahd /ˈrɑ.ɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic ra'd, 'thunder' — Ar-Ra'd ('the Thunder') is a chapter (sura) of the Quran; we note the Quranic chapterLow

In 30 seconds: Thunder: Raad is Arabic 'thunder'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'RAH-ahd').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic ra'd, 'thunder' — Ar-Ra'd ('the Thunder') is a chapter (sura) of the Quran; we note the Quranic chapter

U.S. rank (2024)#7131 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 196

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

Raad comes from Arabic ra'd, 'thunder' — Ar-Ra'd ('the Thunder') is the 13th chapter (sura) of the Quran (we note the Quranic chapter). A crisp, strong name (said 'RAH-ahd').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, thunder at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Raad means 'thunder' in Arabic — Ar-Ra'd, 'the Thunder', is a chapter (sura) of the Quran — a crisp, strong name (we note the Quranic chapter; said 'RAH-ahd').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Raad — Quranic chapter noted

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raad mean?

Raad is Arabic for 'thunder' (Ar-Ra'd, 'the Thunder', is a chapter of the Quran). We note the Quranic chapter.

How do you pronounce Raad?

It's said RAH-ahd /ˈrɑ.ɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raad a boy or girl name?

Raad is a boy's name.

How popular is Raad?

Raad is a rare name in the U.S.