Boy · #2,024 in 2026

Fahad

Name: Popularity of the name Fahad in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Fahad, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,024

Peak Rank

#1,903 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+24%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1903

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Fahad

Fahad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 76 Fahads were born — ranking #2,024 that year. As of 2026, Fahad ranks #2,024 for baby boys with 76 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Fahads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Fahad

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fahad is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Fatted
Farad
Fassade
Faha
Fathead
Fasid
Fitted
Fetid
Faded
Facet
Felid
Fallowed

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fahad

What does the name Fahad mean?

Fahad is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Fahad in 2026?

In 2026, Fahad ranks #2,024 among boys' names in the U.S., with 76 babies given the name that year.

When was Fahad most popular?

Fahad reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,903 that year with 76 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Fahad most popular?

Fahad has historically been most popular in Virginia, Michigan, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Fahad.

Is Fahad a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Fahad is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Fahad?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fahad include Hiro, Antoino, Mica. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fahad

Fahad is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Fahad's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,903. Use the chart and map above to compare Fahad's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.