Hamad

Hamad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “praise.” In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Hamad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“praise”

About the name Hamad

Hamad belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “praise” — 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, Hamad first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3326 in 2014, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 504 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hamad in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#3326 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Hamad in 2024
15
Total since 1880
504

Hamad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1077 in 2002
Babies named Hamad in 2025
9
Total since 1996
321

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hamad mean?

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

Is Hamad a boy or girl name?

Hamad is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hamad?

Hamad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Hamad?

Hamad first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #3326 in 2014, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

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