How Many People Are Named Milad?

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

Milad
Very Rare
Arabic

Milad means 'celebration' in Arabic, making it a joyful choice for parents. Only 1 in 756,251 Americans are named Milad, highlighting its very rare status among male names. The majority, 80%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~305
Living in US
1 in 1,086,719
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Celebration
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Joyful Optimistic Energetic
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

231,006
Worldwide Bearers
#4,542
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
162,314
🇮🇶 Iraq
16,314
🇱🇾 Libya
13,220
🇪🇬 Egypt
8,372
🇱🇧 Lebanon
6,900
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
5,401
🇸🇾 Syria
5,192
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,972
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,474
🇺🇸 United States
1,048

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
436 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
356
Would be under 30 (80%)
88
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 444 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Milad Through the Generations

Milad has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 18 births. Today, there are 436 people named Milad living in the United States, with most under the age of 30. This younger demographic indicates that Milad is favored by new generations, contributing to its growing presence in the name landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 102
Texas 6

⭐ Famous People Named Milad

Etymology and Origin The given name Milad is a masculine name commonly used in Persian-speaking communities. It derives from the Arabic noun mīlād (ميلاد), meaning "birth" or "nativity," which stems from the Semitic root w-l-d. This root is shared across Arabic, Aramaic/Syriac, and related languages. The term entered Persian as a loanword, likely during the Sasanian period through cultural and religious exchanges, particularly via Nestorian Christian communities in Persia who used similar Syriac terms for Christ's birth.…

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✨ Similar Names to Milad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Milad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Milad

How Many People Have the Name Milad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 305 people in the United States currently share the name Milad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,086,719 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Milad a Common or Rare Name?

Milad 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 Milad Mean?

Milad means "celebration" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Milad Most Popular?

The name Milad reached peak popularity in 2022, with 18 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 Milad?

Approximately 305 people named Milad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 305. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,086,719 Americans.

Is Milad a rare name?

Milad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,086,719 Americans has this name.

What does the name Milad mean?

Milad means "celebration" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Milad more male or female?

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

When was Milad most popular?

Milad peaked in 2022 with 18 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 US305
All-Time Births305
1 in X1 in 1,086,719
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2022
World Rank#4,542
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.