Declining since 2018, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Ashad since 1988
Babies named Ashad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Ashad is a rare Arabic-derived masculine name in the United States, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1988, but it has ancient roots in Islamic tradition. Its peak in popularity came in 2019, after which its usage has been falling, with a notable decline since 2018. In 2025, it ranked 6,446 nationally, with approximately 1 in every 131,390 newborn boys receiving the name. Ashad is closely related to the Arabic name Ashhad, which holds religious significance as a descriptor of God. The name remains uncommon in the U.S. but maintains steady usage within communities with Arabic and South Asian heritage.
Ashad is a variant of Ashhad, derived from the Arabic root sh-h-d, relating to bearing witness or testimony. In Islamic tradition, Ashhad is an attribute of God meaning 'the One who is witnessed' or 'the most witnessing,' and it appears in the names of early Muslim figures. The name entered into South Asian naming practices through Arabic and Persian influence.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Shad
Variants: Ashhad, Ashadh
Sibling names for Ashad
Names that share Ashad's style, for a brother or sister.
