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Murad
OriginArabic
Meaning"wish"
US Rank#2825
2025 SSA
About Murad
Arabic name with ties to ancient royalty. Rapper Meek Mill gave this name to his oldest son.
Pronounced moo-RAHD.
As of October 2026, Murad ranked #2825 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2330 in 1977.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,590 | 30 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | #4,837 | 20 | 10.4 |
| 2016 | #2,359 | 56 | 29.5 |
| 2017 | #3,170 | 37 | 20 |
| 2018 | #2,538 | 51 | 28.1 |
| 2019 | #2,972 | 41 | 22.9 |
| 2020 | #3,182 | 36 | 20.9 |
| 2021 | #3,220 | 37 | 21.1 |
| 2022 | #2,702 | 49 | 28.1 |
| 2023 | #2,786 | 46 | 26.9 |
| 2024 | #2,975 | 42 | 24.4 |
| 2025 | #2,825 | 45 | 26.3 |
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Murad on lists
Famous Murads
- Sultan Murad
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Murad in pop culture
- Sultan Murad
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