Rising since 2006.
Popularity of Ashaad since 1999
Babies named Ashaad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Ashaad first entered U.S. birth records in 1999, and while it has never cracked the top 1000, it has shown a gradual upward trend, particularly since 2006. Its peak year came in 2019, when the name saw its highest recorded usage. The name's steady but modest rise aligns with growing interest in Arabic names among American families. Ashaad has not been associated with any single state, reflecting its dispersed, low-frequency use across the country. The name remains a distinctive choice, offering a modern spelling of a traditional Arabic root.
Ashaad is a relatively modern English spelling variant of the Arabic name Asaad (أسعد), which derives from the root س-ع-د (s-'-d) conveying happiness, good fortune, and prosperity. The name has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, particularly among Muslim families. Its rise in the United States since the 2000s reflects broader trends in the adoption of Arabic names with phonetic English spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ashaad
Names that share Ashaad's style, for a brother or sister.
