Aswad

Aswad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “black.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Aswad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“black”

About the name Aswad

Aswad belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “black” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Aswad first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2612 in 1973, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 129 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aswad in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#2612 in 1973
Peak year
1973
Total since 1880
129

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aswad mean?

Aswad means “black” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Aswad a boy or girl name?

Aswad is a boy name.

What origin is the name Aswad?

Aswad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Aswad?

Aswad first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #2612 in 1973, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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