Junaid
Boy name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Junaid: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1994.
Junaid traces its roots to Arabic, where it means "warrior" or "soldier," reflecting strength and courage. The name carries deep spiritual resonance through one of its most famous bearers, Junaid Baghdadi, a revered 9th-century Sufi mystic whose teachings shaped Islamic mysticism. In modern times, the name is widely recognised in South Asia thanks to Junaid Jamshed, the beloved Pakistani pop singer turned religious preacher. Though no major places share the name, Junaid remains especially popular in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. A common variant is Junayd, and the name’s enduring appeal crosses both religious and cultural boundaries, frequently chosen by Muslim families across the globe for its noble meaning.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19945 babies
- Latest (1996)
- #4253 babies
- Total births
- 8since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y