Holding steady.
Popularity of Morad since 1977
Babies named Morad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Morad is an Arabic name meaning 'desired' or 'wished-for,' derived from the root r-w-d. In the United States, the name first appeared in recorded data in 1977 and saw its peak usage in 1979. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence without significant spikes in popularity, and as of 2025 it remains unranked in the top 1000. The name is common across the Arabic-speaking world and is particularly favored by Muslim families. Its transliteration variants include Murad, Mourad, and Murat.
Morad is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root r-w-d, meaning 'to desire' or 'to want,' thus signifying 'desired' or 'wished-for.' It is common across Arabic-speaking countries and is also used by Muslim families worldwide. The name appears in various transliterations, including Murad.
“Morad” around the world
Where Morad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Morad
Names that share Morad's style, for a brother or sister.
