Mujahid
Meaningstriver · Arabic
Mujahid is an Arabic boy name meaning “striver”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funMujahid doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mujahid would score 20 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationMujahid peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Mujahid you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mujahid would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMujahid first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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About the name Mujahid
Mujahid is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “striver”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. 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
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Mujahid
What does the name Mujahid mean?
Mujahid means “striver” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Mujahid?
Mujahid 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 Mujahid a boy or girl name?
Mujahid is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Mujahid.
How popular is the name Mujahid?
Mujahid ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #3,160. Over the last five years it has slipped 4,506 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Mujahid?
Mujahid is an Arabic boy name meaning “striver”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.