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Fahad

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Fahad: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1992.

Fahad is an Arabic name meaning “leopard” or “panther,” evoking strength and agility. It has been in use among Arabic-speaking communities for centuries, and in Scotland it appears in birth records from the late 20th century onward, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural population. Notable bearers include the Saudi Arabian footballer Fahad Al-Muwallad, known for his pace on the wing, and Fahad Al-Attiya, a Qatari endurance rider and Olympic skeet shooter. Though no major place connections exist, the name shares its root with the Arabic word for big cat, giving it a powerful natural symbolism. Variants include Fahd (a simplified spelling) and Fahad is

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19923 babies
Latest (2004)
#4903 babies
Total births
6since 1992
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1992 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).