Imad - A very unique male name
Imad at a glance
Imad is ranked #4005 among boy baby names in 2025, with 5 births in 2025. It peaked in 1994 at #3330 and first appeared on the charts in 1994.
- Rank in 2025
- #4005
- Births in 2025
- 5
- Peak year
- 1994 (#3330)
- First appeared
- 1994
- Popularity
- 1 in 293,257 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (2 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Imad peaked in popularity 32 years ago in 1994 on position 3330.
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Imad is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Imad is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,365 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,365.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 Imad is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Imad origin and meaning
Arabic
From Arabic ʿimād, 'pillar, support'
Imad is a classical Arabic name, familiar in compounds like Imad al-Din, 'pillar of the faith'. US use is at the threshold since 1994, within Arabic-speaking families.
Attested etymology
Imad is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Imad, pop culture references for the name Imad and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Imad
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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 | 4005 |
| 2003 | 3707 |
| 2001 | 3599 |
| 1994 | 3330 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 1365 |
Even more about Imad
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 Imad 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 Imad?
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
ee-MAHD · /iˈmɑd/
Around the world
- Emad (Arabic) — A common alternative transliteration of the same name
Spellings and nicknames
- Emad — The alternative transliteration, recorded in the data
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1994, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Imad is a short, strong Arabic name with a steadfast meaning — a pillar.
Worth knowing
- Transliteration splits between Imad and Emad
