How Many People Are Named Fahad?

Complete statistics for the name Fahad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fahad
Very Rare
Arabic

Fahad means 'lion' in Arabic, symbolizing strength and courage. That's just 1,527 people in the US today, or 1 in 216,071 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The name's popularity peaked in 2024, with 73 births that year, showing it's still on the rise.

~535
Living in US
1 in 619,531
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lion
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Strong Courageous Determined
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 2 signifies balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

218,759
Worldwide Bearers
#4,783
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
60,945
🇵🇰 Pakistan
52,329
🇶🇦 Qatar
16,000
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
12,589
🇵🇭 Philippines
11,484
🇮🇳 India
9,431
🇴🇲 Oman
6,085
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5,792
🇸🇩 Sudan
5,751
🇺🇬 Uganda
4,460

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,527 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,207
Would be under 30 (78%)
350
Would be 30–60 (22%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,557 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fahad Through the Generations

Fahad has seen a steady increase in popularity over recent years, particularly among younger generations. With 1,207 under-30s, it's clear that Fahad is a name embraced by modern families. As of now, the average age of those named Fahad is 19, indicating that the name is becoming more popular among new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 136
Texas 124
California 120
Virginia 22
Florida 17
Ohio 16
Michigan 7
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Fahad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fahad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Fahad

How Many People Have the Name Fahad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 535 people in the United States currently share the name Fahad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 619,531 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fahad a Common or Rare Name?

Fahad is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fahad Mean?

Fahad means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fahad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Fahad Most Popular?

The name Fahad reached peak popularity in 2024, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fahad?

Approximately 535 people named Fahad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 535. That works out to roughly 1 in 619,531 Americans.

Is Fahad a rare name?

Fahad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 619,531 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fahad mean?

Fahad means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Fahad more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fahad are male and 0% are female.

When was Fahad most popular?

Fahad peaked in 2024 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US535
All-Time Births535
1 in X1 in 619,531
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2024
World Rank#4,783
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.