How Many People Are Named Widad?

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

Widad
Very Rare
Arabic

Widad means 'purity' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among names. Only 18 people named Widad live in the US today, which means 1 in 18,479,661 Americans share this unique name. All 18 of them are under 30, showing how modern and fresh this name really is.

~18
Living in US
1 in 18,479,661
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Purity
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Pure Innocent Radiant Gentle
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,233
Worldwide Bearers
#17,823
Global Rank
🇲🇦 Morocco
19,708
🇸🇩 Sudan
19,633
🇩🇿 Algeria
7,679
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,457
🇮🇩 Indonesia
784
🇺🇸 United States
451
🇪🇸 Spain
395
🇫🇷 France
236
🇶🇦 Qatar
194
🇲🇾 Malaysia
174

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
18 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
18
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 18 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
23
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Widad Through the Generations

Widad, a name that signifies purity in Arabic, has seen its peak popularity in the United States in 2015 with seven births. The name's current living bearers, all 18 of them, are predominantly under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference for this name among younger parents. With an average age of 16, Widad stands out as a genuinely modern choice, reflecting contemporary naming trends.

✨ Similar Names to Widad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Widad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Widad

How Many People Have the Name Widad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18 people in the United States currently share the name Widad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,479,661 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Widad a Common or Rare Name?

Widad 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 Widad Mean?

Widad means "purity" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Widad Most Popular?

The name Widad reached peak popularity in 2015, with 7 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 Widad?

Approximately 18 people named Widad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,479,661 Americans.

Is Widad a rare name?

Widad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,479,661 Americans has this name.

What does the name Widad mean?

Widad means "purity" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Widad more male or female?

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

When was Widad most popular?

Widad peaked in 2015 with 7 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 US18
All-Time Births18
1 in X1 in 18,479,661
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2015
World Rank#17,823
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.