NAME PROFILE
Murad
Wished for, desired, or intended. It describes someone with a strong sense of purpose and a heart full of aspirations, often viewed as a cherished gift that was deeply hoped for by their family.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,133 |
| Gender | Male (19% / 81%) |
| Peak year | 2023 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Indian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
NY — 42%CA — 33%NJ — 15%FL — 6%MI — 3%
Notable People
Murad I (Ottoman Sultan and conqueror) · Murad IV (Ottoman Sultan known for restoring state authority) · Murad Boz (Popular Turkish pop singer and actor) · Murad Wilfried Hofmann (Prominent German diplomat and author) · Murad Meghni (Skilled Algerian professional footballer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MuriMudu
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