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UK boy's name

Moad

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "desirable" or "good luck".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Moad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3895, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2014. 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.

Moad is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Moad. 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 2015 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Moad ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Moad.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3895

2014

Births in 2014

4

Latest year

Peak year

2014

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Moad mean?

The name Moad has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, where it was used as a masculine given name during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic root word "maw'id," which means "promise" or "appointment." The name may have been bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would keep their promises or fulfill their obligations.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Moad can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. It was a relatively uncommon name but was occasionally used among the Arab nobility and scholarly circles of the time.

In the 11th century, a notable figure named Moad ibn Jaafar al-Mutawakkil was a renowned philosopher and mathematician from Andalusia, which was then under Islamic rule. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and geometry and was highly regarded in the intellectual circles of his era.

Another historical figure with the name Moad was a 13th-century poet and writer from Persia (modern-day Iran). Moad al-Din al-Isfahani was known for his lyrical poetry and literary works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

During the 15th century, there was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the Ottoman Empire named Moad ibn Abdulaziz al-Hanafi. He was revered for his expertise in Islamic law and jurisprudence and authored several influential treatises on the subject.

In the 17th century, a military leader named Moad Pasha served as the governor of Baghdad under the Ottoman rule. He was known for his military strategies and his efforts to fortify the city against external threats.

While the name Moad may have been more prevalent in the Middle East and among Arabic-speaking communities in the past, it remains a relatively uncommon name in modern times. However, its historical roots and meanings continue to reflect the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Moad over time

The chart below shows babies named Moad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Moad, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Moad
01234200320082014

Decades

Moad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moad 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 #3895 4 1
2000s #3467 3 1

Related

Names similar to Moad

FAQ

Moad: questions and answers

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

In 2014, Moad was ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Moad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Moad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Moad?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "desirable" or "good luck".

How many people are called Moad in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Moad 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.