Rising since 2004, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Muaaz since 2002
Babies named Muaaz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Muaaz first appeared on U.S. naming records in 2002 and has been steadily rising since 2004. In 2025, it ranked 6803, with about 1 in 142,340 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating growing interest. The name is strongly associated with Islamic heritage via the companion Mu'adh ibn Jabal. Though it has not yet appeared in any top state lists, its trajectory suggests continued modest growth.
Muaaz derives from the Arabic root 'a-w-dh, meaning 'to seek refuge' or 'to protect'. It appears in early Islamic history as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Mu'adh ibn Jabal, a prominent scholar. The name has remained in use across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, and has seen growing popularity in English-speaking countries since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Muaaz
Names that share Muaaz's style, for a brother or sister.
