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UK boy's name

Hamaad

An Arabic given name meaning "praiseworthy" or "one who deserves praise".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Hamaad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hamaad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 23 births.

This profile covers 297 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 22% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 295 living people in the UK are called Hamaad. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Hamaad ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 23 boys were registered as Hamaad.
  • About 295 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hamaad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2005

23 births

Estimated living

295

2026

Meaning

What does Hamaad mean?

The name Hamaad is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "glorification." It is a masculine name commonly found in Islamic cultures and regions with a significant Arab influence.

Hamaad is believed to have originated during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE, when the Arabic language and culture spread across the Middle East and parts of North Africa. The name's connection to the concept of praising or glorifying is likely rooted in the Islamic tradition of praising and glorifying Allah (God).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamaad can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE. During this period, several notable individuals bore the name Hamaad, although their specific details are often obscured by the passage of time.

In the 9th century CE, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Hamaad ibn Ismail al-Jawhari lived in Persia (modern-day Iran). He is renowned for his contributions to the field of Arabic lexicography, particularly his monumental work, "Al-Sihah fi al-Lughah" (The Correct Language), which is considered one of the most authoritative dictionaries of the Arabic language.

Another historical figure with the name Hamaad was Hamaad ibn al-Qasim al-Khalidi, a renowned poet and literary figure from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the 10th century CE. His poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the virtues of love and friendship, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Arabic literature.

In the 12th century CE, a notable Islamic scholar and jurist named Hamaad ibn Muhammad al-Ansari lived in Yemen. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his influential writings on various aspects of Sharia law.

During the 14th century CE, Hamaad ibn Abi al-Fath al-Razi was a prominent physician and philosopher from Persia. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and authored several treatises on various medical topics, including anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.

These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Hamaad. While the name has ancient roots, it continues to be widely used in the Arab world and Muslim communities around the globe, carrying on the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of its origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Hamaad over time

The chart below shows babies named Hamaad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Hamaad, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Hamaad
06121723199620102024

Decades

Hamaad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hamaad 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 #3837 24 5
2010s #2563 73 9
2000s #1278 155 10
1990s #1296 45 4

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FAQ

Hamaad: questions and answers

How popular is the name Hamaad in the UK right now?

In 2024, Hamaad was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Hamaad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 23 babies registered as Hamaad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Hamaad?

An Arabic given name meaning "praiseworthy" or "one who deserves praise".

How many people are called Hamaad in the UK?

A total of 297 babies have been registered as Hamaad across the 28 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.