UK boy's name
Muad
A masculine Arabic name meaning "he who travels a lot".
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.
Muad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 13 births.
This profile covers 184 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 2003 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 85% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 183 living people in the UK are called Muad. 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
- • Muad ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 13 boys were registered as Muad.
- • About 183 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2088
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2017
13 births
Estimated living
183
2026
Meaning
What does Muad mean?
The name Muad has its origins in the Arabic language, deriving from the root word "mu'aadh," which means "refuge" or "shelter." This name first emerged in the Middle East region during the 7th century AD, coinciding with the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture.
Historically, the name Muad held significance in early Islamic texts and records. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Muad bin Jabal, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered scholar of Islamic jurisprudence. He lived from approximately 610 to 639 AD and played a crucial role in the dissemination of Islamic teachings.
Another notable figure bearing the name Muad was Muad bin Muslim, a military commander who lived during the 8th century AD. He served under the Abbasid caliphate and was instrumental in the conquest of several territories, expanding the reach of Islamic rule across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
In the realm of literature, the name Muad can be found in various Arabic literary works, particularly those from the medieval period. For instance, the famous poet and philosopher Muad al-Din Ibn al-Arabi, who lived from 1165 to 1240 AD, was renowned for his mystical writings and his contributions to the field of Sufism.
Throughout history, the name Muad has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, military leaders, and artists. One such figure was Muad bin Abdul Rahman, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the 10th century AD. His intricate calligraphic works are celebrated as masterpieces of Islamic art.
Another prominent individual with the name Muad was Muad al-Hajj, a Sudanese writer and intellectual who lived from 1936 to 2016. He played a pivotal role in the literary and cultural renaissance of Sudan, contributing to the development of modern Sudanese literature and advocating for social and political reforms.
The name Muad has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, finding its way into diverse societies and communities. While its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language and Islamic culture, the name has been adopted and adapted by various ethnicities and nationalities, reflecting the rich tapestry of human diversity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muad over time
The chart below shows babies named Muad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 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 Muad, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muad 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 | #2014 | 55 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2497 | 85 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2695 | 44 | 7 |
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- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
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FAQ
Muad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muad in the UK right now?
In 2024, Muad was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Muad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 13 babies registered as Muad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muad?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "he who travels a lot".
How many people are called Muad in the UK?
A total of 184 babies have been registered as Muad 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.