Raad
Meaningthunder · Arabic
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #5,399 in 2025
17 babies were named Raad in the US in 2025. It has climbed 897 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Raad, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Raad would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRaad first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearRaad is at its all-time high right now: #5,399 in 2025.
- Then vs nowRaad is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendRaad has climbed 897 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRaad is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #999. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Raad means “thunder”. Our records link it to English and Slavic roots.
About the name Raad
Raad is a boy name of English and Slavic origin meaning “thunder”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-aad”. US birth records list Raad for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 23 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #5,399 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:English namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,203 boys |
Other spellings of Raad
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Raad
What does the name Raad mean?
Raad means “thunder” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Raad?
Raad has English, Slavic roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Raad a boy or girl name?
Raad is a boy name.
How popular is the name Raad?
Raad ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#5,399).