Majid
Majid is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Glorious, honorable, magnanimous, or splendid.
Origin and history
Majid is a traditional Arabic male name meaning glorious, honorable, or noble. It is widely used across the Muslim world and Middle Eastern cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily given name.
Popularity in the United States
752 babies in the United States have been named Majid since 1880. It ranks #3924 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1753.
States where it is most popular
- MN (54.2 %)
- CA (27.1 %)
- OH (18.6 %)
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 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 174 |
Famous people named Majid
- Majid Jordan: Singer, Songwriter
- Majid Majidi: Film Director, Producer
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, Al-Majid represents ultimate glory and nobility.
- It is frequently transliterated as Majid or Majed depending on the region.