Emad
Emad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Support, pillar, or column.
Origin and history
Emad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning support or pillar. It is commonly used throughout the Middle East and Muslim communities worldwide. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily given name.
Popularity in the United States
847 babies in the United States have been named Emad since 1880. It ranks #3830 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1754.
States where it is most popular
- CA (71.8 %)
- MI (14.5 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- TX (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 107 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 133 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 173 |
Famous people named Emad
- Emad Burnat: Filmmaker, Cinematographer
- Emad Mostaque: Entrepreneur, Technology executive
Fun facts
- The root of the name refers to a central pillar or column that holds up a structure.