Rising since 1999, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Imaad since 1994
Babies named Imaad per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Imaad's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Imaad is an Arabic name meaning 'pillar' or 'support,' first recorded in the United States in 1994. It has a rising trajectory since 1999, with its peak year of usage in 2018. The name remains rare, with an estimated 1 in 341,615 male newborns receiving it in 2023. While fewer than 100 boys were named Imaad that year, the name's steady climb in popularity reflects a growing interest in Arabic-origin names with strong, positive meanings.
Imaad is an Arabic name (عماد) meaning 'pillar' or 'support.' It is derived from the root 'ammada, which conveys the idea of setting up or establishing something firmly. The name appears in Islamic contexts and has been used across Arabic-speaking regions, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Immy
Sibling names for Imaad
Names that share Imaad's style, for a brother or sister.
