Murad
Murad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Desire, wish, goal, or intention.
Origin and history
Murad is a given name of Arabic origin that translates to desire, wish, or intent. It is historically prominent across the Middle East, South Asia, and the Balkans, often through its Turkish form Murat. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
1,133 babies in the United States have been named Murad since 1880. It ranks #3559 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1671.
States where it is most popular
- NY (38.9 %)
- CA (33.2 %)
- NJ (11.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- IL (2.2 %)
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 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 110 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 193 |
| 2010-2019 | 346 |
| 2020-2029 | 256 |
Famous people named Murad
- Murad Meguerditchian: Actor
Fun facts
- Five sultans of the Ottoman Empire bore the Turkish variation of this name, Murat.
- Rooted in Arabic grammar, the name spread widely across Persian, Turkish, and Urdu linguistic traditions.