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Asad

Boy name · Arabic

Meaninglion · Arabic

Asad is an Arabic boy name meaning “lion”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationAsad peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Asad you'd meet today is about 31 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Asads too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Asad would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 21,097 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAsad first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Asads? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #807 boy name, its best showing of any state.
Wide-eyed baby looking up
hello, little Asad

US births per million boys, 1970–2025

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Most popular states (2025)

MN rank #807

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Asad

Asad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “lion”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Asad

What does the name Asad mean?

Asad means “lion” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Leo (“lion”), Leonardo (“brave as a lion”), Leon (“lion”) and Leonel (“little lion”).

What is the origin of the name Asad?

Asad is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).

Is Asad a boy or girl name?

Asad is a boy name. In 2025, 81 US boys were named Asad.

How popular is the name Asad?

Asad ranked #1,919 for US boys in 2025, given to 81 babies. Its best year was 1994, when it reached #1,822. Over the last five years it has climbed 3 places.

What names are similar to Asad?

If you like Asad, you might also like Leo, Leonardo, Leon and Leonel.

What should I know before naming my baby Asad?

Asad is an Arabic boy name meaning “lion”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.