Rising since 2006, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Fahed since 1984
Babies named Fahed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Fahed is a distinctive and strong Arabic name that entered U.S. records in 1984 and has been gradually rising in usage, particularly since 2006. In 2025, it ranked 8910th nationally, with roughly 1 in 213,510 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2024, suggesting a slow but steady increase in interest. The name's direct meaning, 'leopard' or 'panther,' gives it an air of power and agility, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with clear, positive attributes rooted in nature. While not yet popular enough to appear in state-level data, its upward trajectory indicates growing familiarity, especially among families with Arabic heritage.
Fahed is an Arabic name derived from the word 'fahd' (فهد), meaning 'leopard' or 'panther'. The name is common across the Arab world and is associated with qualities of agility and ferocity. It has been used historically in various Arabic-speaking cultures and gained some international exposure through figures like King Fahd of Saudi Arabia.
“Fahed” around the world
Where Fahed lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fahd
Variants: Fahd
Sibling names for Fahed
Names that share Fahed's style, for a brother or sister.
