Girl · #14,411 in 2026

Gehad

Jihad is an Arabic word that means 'exerting', 'striving', or 'struggling', particularly with a praiseworthy aim. In an Islamic context, it encompasses almost any effort to make personal and social life conform with God's guidance, such as an internal struggle against evil in oneself, efforts to build a good Muslim community (ummah), and struggle to defend Islam.

Current Rank
#14,411
Peak Rank
#14,411 (1999)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1999
First Year
1999
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#14411
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gehad

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jihad is an Arabic word that means 'exerting', 'striving', or 'struggling', particularly with a praiseworthy aim. In an Islamic context, it encompasses almost any effort to make personal and social life conform with God's guidance, such as an internal struggle against evil in oneself, efforts to build a good Muslim community (ummah), and struggle to defend Islam.

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Origin & history
See also: List of expeditions of Muhammad In pre-Islamic Arabia, Bedouins raided enemy tribes and settlements to collect spoils. According to some scholars (such as James Turner Johnson), while Islamic leaders "instilled into the hearts of the warriors the belief" in jihad "holy war" and ghaza (raids), the "fundamental structure" of this Bedouin warfare "remained, ... raiding to collect booty". According to Jonathan Berkey , the Qur'an's statements in support of jihad may have originally been directed against Muhammad's local enemies, the pagans of Mecca or the Jews of Medina, but these same s

The Story of Gehad

Gehad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 5 Gehads were born — ranking #14,411 that year. As of 2026, Gehad ranks #14,411 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Gehads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gehad

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gehad

What does the name Gehad mean?
Jihad is an Arabic word that means 'exerting', 'striving', or 'struggling', particularly with a praiseworthy aim. In an Islamic context, it encompasses almost any effort to make personal and social life conform with God's guidance, such as an internal struggle against evil in oneself, efforts to build a good Muslim community (ummah), and struggle to defend Islam.
How popular is Gehad in 2026?
In 2026, Gehad ranks #14,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Gehad most popular?
Gehad reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #14,411 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Gehad a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gehad is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Gehad?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gehad include Abrianne, Adera, Akhirah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gehad

Gehad is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Gehad's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #14,411. Use the chart and map above to compare Gehad'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.