Murad

Murad is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 boys in the United States.

Murad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Murad

Murad belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Murad first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2330 in 1977, and in 2024 42 babies received the name — 1,087 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Murad in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#2330 in 1977
Peak year
2016
Babies named Murad in 2024
42
Total since 1880
1,087

Murad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1153 in 2025
Babies named Murad in 2025
25
Total since 1996
270

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Murad mean?

The meaning of Murad is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Murad a boy or girl name?

Murad is a boy name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Murad?

Murad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Murad?

Murad first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #2330 in 1977, and 42 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.