UK boy's name
Amaad
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "pillar" or "support".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amaad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amaad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 14 births.
This profile covers 150 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 149 living people in the UK are called Amaad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amaad ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 14 boys were registered as Amaad.
- • About 149 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amaad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
14 births
Estimated living
149
2026
Meaning
What does Amaad mean?
The name Amaad has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic root word "amd," which means "support" or "pillar." The name is believed to have been used during the early Islamic era, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language.
In its earliest recorded use, the name Amaad appeared in ancient Arabic texts and historical records, often referring to individuals who were considered pillars of their communities or sources of support and strength. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with certain Islamic principles or virtues, such as steadfastness and reliability.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Amaad was Amaad ibn Yazid al-Kalbi, a prominent Arab historian and genealogist who lived in the 8th century CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the preservation of Arab tribal histories and genealogies.
Another notable figure from history was Amaad al-Dawla, a powerful ruler of the Buyid dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran) who reigned from 949 to 976 CE. He is remembered for his patronage of the arts, literature, and architecture, as well as his military conquests and political acumen.
In the 12th century, Amaad al-Din al-Isfahani was a renowned Persian scholar and poet. He is renowned for his literary works, particularly his contributions to the genre of Persian poetry known as the ghazal.
During the 13th century, Amaad al-Din al-Katib al-Isfahani was a renowned Arab historian and biographer. His most famous work, "Kharidat al-Qasr wa Jaridat al-'Asr," is a comprehensive historical account of the Abbasid caliphate and its rulers.
In the 15th century, Amaad al-Husayni was a Sufi scholar and mystic from Yemen. He is known for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the development of Sufism in the region.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Amaad, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and significance within the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amaad over time
The chart below shows babies named Amaad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amaad, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amaad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amaad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3554 | 35 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2184 | 87 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1812 | 25 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Amaad
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Amaad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amaad in the UK right now?
In 2022, Amaad was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amaad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 14 babies registered as Amaad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amaad?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "pillar" or "support".
How many people are called Amaad in the UK?
A total of 150 babies have been registered as Amaad across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.