girl's name
Widad
wee-DAHD (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 765
Widad is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Widad is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1999, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Widad Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 50 |
How Popular Is Widad?
In 2025, Widad was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Widad 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Widad
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Widad Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Widad over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Widad
- Arabic wee-DAHD
Sibling Names for Widad
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Widad — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Widad
How popular is the name Widad?
In 2025, Widad was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Widad a girl's or a boy's name?
Widad is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Widad?
Widad has 2 syllables.
When was Widad most popular?
Widad peaked in 1999, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Widad a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Widad currently ranks #2,804 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.