girl's name
Souad
soo-AHD (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,966
Souad is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Souad is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1983, when 180 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1958.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Souad Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 185 |
| 1970s | 870 |
| 1980s | 1,420 |
| 1990s | 640 |
| 2000s | 360 |
| 2010s | 295 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 135 |
How Popular Is Souad?
In 2025, Souad was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Souad Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Souad Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Souâd | Souâd is a rare spelling of Souad, written with a circumflex and recorded about 40 times, mostly in France. | 40 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Souad
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Souad Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Souad over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Souad
- Arabic soo-AHD
Sibling Names for Souad
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Souad — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Souad
How popular is the name Souad?
In 2025, Souad was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Souad a girl's or a boy's name?
Souad is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Souad?
Souad has 2 syllables.
When was Souad most popular?
Souad peaked in 1983, when 180 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Souad a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Souad currently ranks #2,213 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.