Rising since 1988, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Junaid since 1980
Babies named Junaid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Junaid is an Arabic name that has been in use in the United States since 1980, first recorded in that year. It has been on a rising trajectory since 1988, and its popularity peaked in 2024. In its latest year, 2025, it ranked 4396 with a rate of 1 in 74,264 births. The name is most common in New York, reflecting concentrated use among families of Muslim heritage. Junaid is a variant of Junayd, a diminutive form of the Arabic word 'jund' meaning 'army' or 'soldier', and carries the endearing sense of 'little warrior'. It has been a consistent choice among Muslim families in the United States, showing steady growth over the past few decades.
Junaid is a variant of Junayd, which is a diminutive form of the Arabic word 'jund' meaning 'army' or 'soldier'. The name has been borne by several early Islamic scholars, most notably Junayd of Baghdad, a Persian mystic and one of the most famous Sufi saints. Junaid has been used across the Muslim world and has seen increasing use in the United States since the 1980s.
Where Junaid is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Junaid” around the world
Where Junaid lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: June, Jay
Variants: Junayd, Junaidah, Junaida
Sibling names for Junaid
Names that share Junaid's style, for a brother or sister.
