Emad is a distinctive choice, ranked #1758 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Emad in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1758
About the Name Emad
Emad is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1758. The name has climbed 1576 places in the last five years β a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Emad is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Emad
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Emad per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Emad in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Emad is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1576 places over the last five years to #1758 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Emad is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Emad include: Emad Mohammed β Emad Mohammed Ridha is a coach and former Iraqi football striker, currently managing Iraq U23.; Emad El-Din Mahmoud Ali β Emad El-Din Mahmoud Ali is an Egyptian basketball player.; Emad Al Shammari β Emad Al-Shammeri is a Qatari footballer..
Emad does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice β your child is unlikely to encounter American Emads in the wild.
14
UK babies named Emad (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1576 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Emad
Likely around 1 other Emad in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Emad
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Habiba Emad Sabry Mohamed El Taher is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Egyptian Women's Premier League club FC Masar and the Egypt national team.
Emad Akel also spelled Imad Akel was a commander of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. He was killed by the Israel Defense Forces.
Mohammad Emad Mostaque is a British-Bangladeshi businessman, mathematician, and former hedge fund manager. He is the founder of Intelligent Internet and the author of The Last Economy.