Boy · #5,527 in 2026

Milad

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

Etymology and Origin The given name Milad is a masculine name commonly used in Persian-speaking communities. It derives from the Arabic noun mīlād (ميلاد), meaning "birth" or "nativity," which stems from the Semitic root w-l-d. This root is shared across Arabic, Aramaic/Syriac, and related languages.

Current Rank

#5,527

Peak Rank

#4,114 (2022)

Total Babies

477

5-Yr Trend

+17%

1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#4114

Peak Rank

477

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Milad

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

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Milad

Milad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 18 Milads were born — ranking #5,212 that year. As of 2026, Milad ranks #5,527 for baby boys with 17 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 477 Milads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Milad

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

Malade
Mellowed
Meloid
Millet
Milled
Millard
Millett
Milit
Malad
Milot
Milde
Millette

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Milad

What does the name Milad mean?

How popular is Milad in 2026?

In 2026, Milad ranks #5,527 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Milad most popular?

Milad reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,114 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

Milad has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Milad.

Is Milad a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Milad?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Milad include Agustus, Jorgen, Lavance. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Milad

Milad is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 477 births in the dataset. Milad's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,114. Use the chart and map above to compare Milad's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.