Souad

Souad is a girl'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 England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2025.

Souad at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Arabic

About the name Souad

Souad 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. It travels in a few spellings: Arabic.

In the United States, Souad first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11698 in 1979, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 27 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Souad in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#11698 in 1979
Peak year
2003
Total since 1880
27

Souad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#3912 in 2000
Babies named Souad in 2025
3
Total since 1996
14

Spellings & short forms

Arabic

Similar names

More names from the Muslim & Arabic shelf:

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Souad mean?

The meaning of Souad 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 Souad a boy or girl name?

Souad is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Souad?

Souad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition. It is also spelled Arabic.

How popular is the name Souad?

Souad first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #11698 in 1979, and 0 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.