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UK boy's name

Moaad

An Arabic masculine given name meaning "the Promising One".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Moaad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moaad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2015. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Moaad. 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 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Moaad ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Moaad.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moaad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4747

2015

Births in 2015

3

Latest year

Peak year

2001

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Moaad mean?

The name Moaad is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 7th-8th century CE, when the Islamic civilization was flourishing in the Arabian Peninsula and the surrounding areas.

Moaad is a masculine name that carries the meaning of "determination" or "resolve" in Arabic. It is formed from the Arabic root word "aada," which signifies the act of returning or coming back. The name is often interpreted as a representation of someone who possesses a strong will and perseverance in achieving their goals.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Moaad can be traced back to the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, the name is mentioned in reference to a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Moaad ibn Jabal. He was a prominent figure in early Islamic history and was revered for his knowledge and dedication to the faith.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Moaad. One of the most renowned was Moaad al-Mulk, a Persian vizier and statesman who lived in the 11th century CE. He served under the Seljuk Empire and is remembered for his administrative reforms and contributions to the development of Islamic governance.

Another historical figure with the name Moaad was Moaad al-Din al-Kashani, a Persian philosopher and astronomer who lived during the 13th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics and is credited with writing several influential works on these subjects.

In the realm of literature, Moaad al-Mawlawi was a renowned Sufi poet and mystic who lived in the 13th century CE. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been widely celebrated and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and poets alike.

During the Ottoman Empire, Moaad Pasha was a prominent military commander and statesman who lived in the 16th century CE. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Ottoman territories and is remembered for his military prowess and strategic acumen.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Moaad, each leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, intellectual, and political landscapes of their respective eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Moaad over time

The chart below shows babies named Moaad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Moaad, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Moaad
01223200120082015

Decades

Moaad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moaad 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
2010s #4747 3 1
2000s #3134 3 1

Related

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FAQ

Moaad: questions and answers

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

In 2015, Moaad was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Moaad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Moaad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Moaad?

An Arabic masculine given name meaning "the Promising One".

How many people are called Moaad in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Moaad across the 2 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.