Rising since 2005, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Emad since 1971
Babies named Emad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 164 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 213 |
| 2020s | 173 |
Meaning & origin
Emad is a masculine Arabic name meaning 'pillar' or 'support,' derived from the root ʿ-m-d. It has been used for centuries across the Arabic-speaking world, often in religious or honorific compounds. In the United States, Emad first appeared on the Social Security list in 1971. As of 2025, it ranked 2,941, with an estimated 1 in 40,668 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has been rising in popularity since at least 2005, and its peak year was 2025. Among the states, Michigan and California recorded the highest usage. Emad remains a less common but steady choice, appreciated for its strong meaning and cultural resonance.
Emad (عماد) is a masculine Arabic name derived from the root ʿ-m-d, meaning 'pillar,' 'support,' or 'column.' It conveys strength and stability, often used in compound names like Emad al-Din ('pillar of the faith'). The name has been common across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries.
Where Emad is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emad” around the world
Where Emad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Emad
Names that share Emad's style, for a brother or sister.
