Emad: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehm-ahd
Origin: UAE
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Pillar

Emad is an Arabic name that means "pillar, " "support, " and "firmness. " It is a name that symbolizes strength and stability, reflecting the parental aspiration for their child to become an honorable and reliable figure within their family or community. The name has been popular in many Muslim-majority countries, including Lebanon, and Syria, and is also gaining popularity in Western countries. Emad is a well-recognized name due to its association with prominent bearers, such as Emad Mohammed, an Iraqi footballer, and Emad Mostaque, the founder of Stability AI. The name'significance lies in its connotations of integrity, and reliability.

Emad Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Emad is currently #10065 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Emad is currently #4358 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Emad is currently #4931 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Emad is currently #2166 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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