How Many People Are Named Mahad?

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

Mahad
Very Rare
Arabic

Mahad means 'supreme' in Arabic, making it a powerful choice. Only 766 people named Mahad live in the US today, which is just 1 in 430,662 Americans. The majority, 95%, are under 30, giving it a very modern vibe.

~214
Living in US
1 in 1,548,828
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supreme
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

66,975
Worldwide Bearers
#14,417
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somalia
35,742
🇸🇴 Somaliland
11,357
🇩🇯 Djibouti
5,263
🇺🇬 Uganda
2,593
🇮🇳 India
2,467
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
2,312
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,710
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,282
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,127
🇰🇪 Kenya
971

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
766 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
740
Would be under 30 (95%)
36
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 776 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Mahad Through the Generations

Mahad has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2017 with 42 births. Today, most people named Mahad are young, with 740 under 30 and only 36 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly used by males and is most common outside the US in Somalia.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 89
New York 46
California 16
Ohio 13
Texas 10
Pennsylvania 6

✨ Similar Names to Mahad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mahad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Mahad

How Many People Have the Name Mahad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 214 people in the United States currently share the name Mahad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,548,828 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mahad a Common or Rare Name?

Mahad 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 Mahad Mean?

Mahad means "supreme" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mahad Most Popular?

The name Mahad reached peak popularity in 2017, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Mahad?

Approximately 214 people named Mahad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 214. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,548,828 Americans.

Is Mahad a rare name?

Mahad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,548,828 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mahad mean?

Mahad means "supreme" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Mahad more male or female?

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

When was Mahad most popular?

Mahad peaked in 2017 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US214
All-Time Births214
1 in X1 in 1,548,828
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2017
World Rank#14,417
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.