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Renad

reh-NAHD · Delicate or tender, though some sources connect it to the Arabic word for a type of fragrant plant.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,838
Babies named in 2025
16
Peak popularity
2013
2025 frequency
1 in 100,454 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2004

Rising since 2004, #6,838 for girls today.

Popularity of Renad since 1996

Babies named Renad per year in U.S. Social Security records.

91827200020102020Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s18
2000s43
2010s153
2020s101

Meaning & origin

Renad first entered U.S. birth records in 1996, a modern addition with Arabic roots. As of 2025, the name ranked 6,838th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 100,454 girls receiving it. Its peak popularity occurred in 2013, and since 2004 it has been steadily rising in usage. Though it has not yet appeared in top state rankings, Renad fits a trend of short, melodic Arabic names gaining broader recognition. Its meaning is often tied to delicacy or a fragrant herb, lending it a gentle appeal. As a name still relatively rare, it offers distinctiveness without straying far from familiar sounds.

Renad is of Arabic origin, possibly derived from the word 'ranad' meaning a fragrant herb or delicate. It is also sometimes associated with tenderness. The name has been used in the Arab world and among Muslim families, gaining popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rena, Nadi, Ren

Variants: Rinad, Ranaad

Sibling names for Renad

Names that share Renad's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layan, Mira, Noor, Sara, Lina

Brothers: Adam, Yusuf, Omar, Karim, Zayn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Renad mean?
Renad is of Arabic origin and is often said to mean 'delicate' or 'tender.' It is also linked to a fragrant plant in Arabic.
How popular is the name Renad?
Renad first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. As of 2025, it ranked 6,838th, with about 1 in every 100,454 girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2013.
Is Renad used for boys or girls?
Renad is predominantly used as a girl's name.