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Fahad

“Fahad means "leopard" or "cheetah" and derives from the Arabic root word "fihd" (فهد), referring to the spotted big cat.”

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,459
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 1
Global rank#384

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Fahad

Fahad means "leopard" or "cheetah" and derives from the Arabic root word "fihd" (فهد), referring to the spotted big cat.

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Etymology

Fahad means "leopard" or "cheetah" and derives from the Arabic root word "fihd" (فهد), referring to the spotted big cat. The name is primarily used in Arab and Islamic cultures, with historical prominence among Arabian and Gulf royal families, most notably in Saudi Arabia where multiple kings and princes have borne the name.

Fahad currently ranks #2,459 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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