Jawad

Jawad - A very unique male name

Jawad appeared on the charts for the first time in 1993 on position #2907. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jawad and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jawad? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jawad. The baby boy name Jawad was given to 53 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1664 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 27,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jawad peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1664.

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Jawad is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jawad is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #553 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,319.

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 Jawad is where you live.

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Jawad origin and meaning

Arabic

Generous — from Arabic jawad, 'generous, noble'; also a word for a noble steed

Jawad is an Arabic name from the word for generosity — a quality the name also lends to a fine horse in classical Arabic. In the US it has been used in Muslim families since the 1990s and reached its highest point in 2025.

Attested etymology

Jawad is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jawad, pop culture references for the name Jawad and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jawad

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jawad, sorted by popularity.

Jude / Judah / Jody / Jett / Jedidiah / Jed / Jade / Jad / Jet / Judd /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Jawad

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 Jawad 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 Jawad?

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.

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Pronunciation

jah-WAHD · /dʒəˈwɑːd/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Jawwad — Doubled-w transliteration of the same Arabic name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Jawad for a name that names a virtue — generosity — in a strong, compact Arabic form.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often say JAY-wad or juh-WAD; the jah-WAHD delivery needs one demonstration.