Fahad
Meaninglynx, panther · Arabic
Fahad is an Arabic boy name meaning “lynx, panther”. 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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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fahad would score 12 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationFahad peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Fahad you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fahad would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 31,056 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFahad first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Fahads? Head to Michigan, where it's the #905 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Fahad
Fahad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “lynx, panther”. 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
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Fahad
What does the name Fahad mean?
Fahad means “lynx, panther” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Fahd (“lynx, panther”).
What is the origin of the name Fahad?
Fahad 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 Fahad a boy or girl name?
Fahad is a boy name. In 2025, 55 US boys were named Fahad.
How popular is the name Fahad?
Fahad ranked #2,451 for US boys in 2025, given to 55 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #1,903. Over the last five years it has climbed 166 places.
What names are similar to Fahad?
If you like Fahad, you might also like Fahd.
What should I know before naming my baby Fahad?
Fahad is an Arabic boy name meaning “lynx, panther”. 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.