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UK boy's name

Muadh

A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "he who seeks refuge".

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.

Muadh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muadh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1235, with 29 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 29 births.

This profile covers 321 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1998 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 319 living people in the UK are called Muadh. 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

  • Muadh ranked #1235 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 29 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 29 boys were registered as Muadh.
  • About 319 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muadh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1235

2024

Births in 2024

29

Latest year

Peak year

2021

29 births

Estimated living

319

2026

Meaning

What does Muadh mean?

The name Muadh finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic root word "w-dh-dh," which means "to protect" or "to guard." The name Muadh can be translated as "protector" or "guardian."

In the early days of Islam, the name Muadh gained prominence due to its association with Muadh ibn Jabal, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Muadh ibn Jabal was a skilled scholar and jurist who played a crucial role in the propagation and teaching of Islamic principles. He was among the first to embrace Islam and was entrusted with important missions by the Prophet.

The name Muadh can be found in various Islamic texts and historical records, including the Quran and the hadiths (sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad). One notable mention is in a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad praised Muadh ibn Jabal for his knowledge and understanding of religion.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Muadh. One of the earliest recorded examples is Muadh ibn Amr al-Juhani, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who participated in the Battle of Badr in 624 CE.

Another prominent figure with the name Muadh was Muadh ibn Muslim al-Harra, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of spherical geometry.

In the 12th century, Muadh ibn Ahmad al-Mawsili was a prominent Arab physician and philosopher. He wrote extensively on medical topics and was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the realm of literature, Muadh ibn Muhammad al-Naysaburi was a celebrated Persian poet who lived in the 11th century CE. His poetic works were widely acclaimed and influenced the development of Persian literature.

More recently, Muadh al-Kasasbeh was a Jordanian pilot who gained international recognition after being captured and tragically killed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in 2015.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Muadh, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance in the Arabic and Islamic traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Muadh over time

The chart below shows babies named Muadh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Muadh, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 29 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Muadh
07152229199820112024

Decades

Muadh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muadh 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 #1366 115 5
2010s #1731 159 10
2000s #2582 44 7
1990s #2901 3 1

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FAQ

Muadh: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Muadh was ranked #1235 for boys in England and Wales, with 29 births registered.

When was Muadh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 29 babies registered as Muadh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Muadh?

A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "he who seeks refuge".

How many people are called Muadh in the UK?

A total of 321 babies have been registered as Muadh across the 23 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.