UK boy's name
Moayed
An Arabic name meaning "confirmed" or "supported".
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.
Moayed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moayed 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 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 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 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 Moayed. 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
- • Moayed ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Moayed.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moayed 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
2020
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Moayed mean?
The name Moayed has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "ayd," which means "to support" or "to assist." The name is typically given to a male child and signifies strength, firmness, and reliability.
In the 8th century CE, during the Abbasid Caliphate, the name Moayed gained popularity. It is believed that one of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in historical records from this period, where a prominent scholar and poet was known as Moayed Al-Din Al-Baghdadi.
Throughout Islamic history, the name Moayed has been associated with scholars, religious leaders, and influential figures. One notable example is Moayed Al-Mulk Al-Musawi, a 12th-century Persian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of theology and ethics.
In the 13th century, a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Persia, Moayed od-Din Jendi, gained widespread recognition for his spiritual teachings and poetic works. His name, Moayed od-Din, translates to "The Supporter of the Faith."
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Moayed was also used by influential figures, such as Moayed Pasha, a 17th-century Ottoman statesman and grand vizier who played a crucial role in the empire's administration and military campaigns.
Another notable bearer of the name was Moayed Al-Dawlah, a 10th-century Buyid ruler and military commander who governed parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq. His reign was marked by patronage of the arts and sciences, and he is remembered for his support of scholars and poets.
While the name Moayed has its roots in the Arabic and Islamic traditions, it has also been adopted by other cultures and languages over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Moayed over time
The chart below shows babies named Moayed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Moayed, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moayed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moayed 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 | #4699 | 6 | 2 |
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- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
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FAQ
Moayed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Moayed in the UK right now?
In 2022, Moayed was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Moayed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Moayed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Moayed?
An Arabic name meaning "confirmed" or "supported".
How many people are called Moayed in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Moayed 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.