Asad - A very unique male name
Asad at a glance
Asad is ranked #1798 among boy baby names in 2025, with 44 births in 2025. It peaked in 1993 at #1643 and first appeared on the charts in 1983.
- Rank in 2025
- #1798
- Births in 2025
- 44
- Peak year
- 1993 (#1643)
- First appeared
- 1983
- Trend
- #2247 in 2020 → #1798 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 33,325 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 33,325 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Asad peaked in popularity 33 years ago in 1993 on position 1643.
Famous with this name
Asad
ASAD
Asad Qizilbash
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Asad is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Asad is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #817 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,603.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Asad is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Asad origin and meaning
Arabic
Arabic asad, 'lion'
Asad is the Arabic word for lion used as a given name, with a long history across the Muslim world — lions signal courage in Arabic naming tradition. It entered US data in 1983 and is rising. It is a classic Arabic name, not a modern invention.
Attested etymology
Asad is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Asad, pop culture references for the name Asad and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Asad
We've found the following names that sound similar to Asad, sorted by popularity.
August / Agastya / Augusto / Asaad / Augusta / Asahd / Akshat / Azad / Ashot / Ajit /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1798 |
| 2024 | 1810 |
| 2023 | 1998 |
| 2022 | 1732 |
| 2021 | 1677 |
| 2020 | 2247 |
| 2019 | 2073 |
| 2018 | 1839 |
| 2017 | 2071 |
| 2016 | 3212 |
| 2015 | 2944 |
| 2014 | 2555 |
| 2013 | 3282 |
| 2012 | 2878 |
| 2011 | 2254 |
| 2010 | 3489 |
| 2009 | 3035 |
| 2008 | 2400 |
| 2007 | 2999 |
| 2006 | 2719 |
| 2005 | 2869 |
| 2004 | 1732 |
| 2003 | 2619 |
| 2002 | 2307 |
| 2001 | 1962 |
| 2000 | 1870 |
| 1999 | 2027 |
| 1998 | 1794 |
| 1997 | 1756 |
| 1996 | 2082 |
| 1995 | 1988 |
| 1994 | 1742 |
| 1993 | 1643 |
| 1992 | 1778 |
| 1989 | 2048 |
| 1988 | 1812 |
| 1986 | 2467 |
| 1983 | 2254 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 817 |
| New Jersey | 1034 |
| New York | 1059 |
| Pennsylvania | 1242 |
| Illinois | 1300 |
| California | 1845 |
| Texas | 2603 |
Even more about Asad
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Asad a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Asad?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ah-SAHD · /əˈsɑːd/
Around the world
- Asad (Arabic) — Original form
- Esat (Turkish) — A Turkish relative of the same Arabic name
Spellings and nicknames
- Assad — A common transliteration variant, also a well-known surname
- Asaad — An emphatic transliteration variant
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
ClassicInternational
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Asad for a short, strong Arabic name with a clear and honoured meaning. It is rising in the US while staying distinctive.
Worth knowing
- Its transliteration Assad is strongly associated with Syria's Assad family, which some families prefer to avoid
- English speakers may stress the first syllable (ASS-ad)
