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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Irad — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Iraa|Irah
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Irad

EYE-rad · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12951 in 2023

Peak: #12951 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12951 in 2023

Peak: #12951 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousClassicBoy2-syllableOld TestamentRareWatchfulVintage
Character
swift runnerkeen visionwandering spiritrestless energy
STRONG
High confidence

Irad is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Irad at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew meaning 'watchful' or 'fleeing'. In the Bible, Irad was a great-grandson of Adam, known as a figure of watchfulness and vigilance.
Language root:Hebrew · Biblical
Peak rank:#12951 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Ira◈IsaacIsiahIcarusIvor
Similar Style
EnochEzraLeviSamuelDavid
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Irad
NoahElijahIsaacJudahGabrielAsher◈Silas◈Ethan
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Irad · Overview
Summary

Irad is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Irad carries a serious, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
irad.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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