Imad

The male first name Imad comes from Arabic and literally translates to 'the pillar' or, more freely interpreted, 'the support'. In Arab and Muslim culture, Imad is a very popular and widely used boy's name.

What does the name Imad mean?

Imad is a male first name with the literal meaning from Arabic ʿimād (عِمَاد), which means 'the pillar' or, in a looser interpretation, 'the support'. The name is very popular in the Arab and Muslim world. Variants of Imad include Aimad, Emad, and Imed.

Where does the name Imad come from?

The name Imad has Arabic roots and means 'the pillar' or 'the support'. The composition in Arabic is ʿimād (عِمَاد) = pillar. It belongs to the Arabic and Muslim language group.

How do you pronounce Imad?

The pronunciation of Imad: The name is two syllables and has a compact structure. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'I-mad' [iˈmaːd], starting with a long I sound that conveys clarity. The stressed second syllable with a long A brings warmth and depth. The final D sound gives the name a solid structure. Imad radiates calm and strength - simple, dignified, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Imad is a highly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,046th among the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2006 at 654th place. Over the last ten years, Imad has been chosen approximately 420 times as a first name, placing it 988th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 983rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Imadchen / Imado / Imao / Mada / Mido

Similar first names

Famous people

• Imad Baba (football player from the USA)
• Imad Chhadeh (Syrian football player)
• Imad Karim (film director from Germany)
• Imad Kassem-Saad (Lebanese footballer)
• Imad Khalili (footballer from the United Arab Emirates)
• Imad Najah (Moroccan footballer)
• Imad Rahman (Pakistani writer)
• Imad Rami (Syrian singer)
• Imad Touil (from Algeria)
• Imad Zaatara (Palestinian football player)
• Imad Zatara (footballer from Palestine)
• Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad (American scholar)