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Fahad
BoyArabic· “panther, lynx”
- Meaning
- panther, lynx
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- FAH-hahd
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,459
- US babies 2025
- 55
- Best rank
- #1,908 (1999)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Fahad
Fahad is an Arabic name that means “panther, lynx”.
Fahad is an Arabic name meaning panther or lynx, an animal admired for its strength, speed and alertness. It is also written Fahd, which is closer to the Arabic spelling, and the extra a in Fahad reflects the way many speakers pronounce it. A famous bearer was King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. The name is used across the Arab world, South Asia and Muslim communities worldwide. It is said FAH-hahd. Related names include Fahd and Fahed. Its big-cat meaning gives it a bold, athletic image.
Popularity over time
Fahad first appears in US Social Security records in 1978. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,908 in 1999, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 73 were named Fahad. In 2025, 55 babies were named Fahad, and it ranked #2,459 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,253 in 1980, #2,762 in 2000, #3,334 in 2010, and #2,459 in 2025. Of the 1,612 US boys named Fahad since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 345 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Enoc, Fulton, Tylin, Saleem, and Binyomin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Fahad ranked highest in Michigan, New York, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #935 | 7 |
| New York | #1631 | 6 |
| Texas | #1962 | 8 |
| California | #2581 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Fahad is usually pronounced FAH-hahd, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with F and ends in “-ad”.
Middle names for Fahad
A few middle names that flow with Fahad: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Fahad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fahad mean?
Fahad is an Arabic name that means “panther, lynx”.
What is the origin of the name Fahad?
Fahad has Arabic roots. Fahad is an Arabic name meaning panther or lynx, an animal admired for its strength, speed and alertness.
Is Fahad a popular name?
Not especially. Fahad ranked #2,459 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Fahad a boy or girl name?
Fahad is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Fahad?
Fahad is usually pronounced FAH-hahd. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings