Rising since 1995, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Hamad since 1990
Babies named Hamad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 224 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Hamad has seen a steady rise in U.S. usage since the mid-1990s. First recorded in 1990, it entered the Social Security data during a period of increasing cultural diversity. By 2025, it ranked 4,249 with a 1-in-71,170 frequency. Its peak year was 2014, reflecting perhaps a wider awareness of Arabic names. As a direct Quranic name, Hamad carries strong religious weight, though it remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive. The trajectory since 1995 suggests slow but consistent growth, without the explosive spikes of some trending names.
Hamad is a direct Quranic name derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning 'to praise' or 'commend.' It shares this root with the more widely known name Muhammad. The name is common across the Muslim world, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, and is often chosen for its religious significance.
“Hamad” around the world
Where Hamad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hamo, Hami
Sibling names for Hamad
Names that share Hamad's style, for a brother or sister.
