Mahad vs Younus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahad

Boy #6,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thanks, gratitude"

Origin: Somali

Cultural Roots

Somali Arabic Islamic East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,480
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Hadi

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Younus

Boy #6,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,545
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous, Youni

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Popularity Comparison

Mahad Rank #6,480
Younus Rank #6,545

Mahad is more popular, ranked #6480 vs #6545 for Younus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahad ___

  • Mahad Ali
  • Mahad Hassan
  • Mahad Omar
  • Mahad Ibrahim
  • Mahad Yusuf
  • Mahad Abdi

Younus ___

  • Younus Ali
  • Younus Hassan
  • Younus Ibrahim
  • Younus Omar
  • Younus Khalid
  • Younus Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mahad

Faadumo Khadija Nuurto Abdi Omar

If you choose Younus

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahad or Younus more popular?

Mahad is more popular, ranked #6480 compared to Younus at #6545 in the United States.

What do Mahad and Younus mean?

Mahad means "thanks, gratitude" (Somali origin). Younus means "dove" (Arabic origin).

Are Mahad and Younus boy or girl names?

Mahad is primarily a boy name. Younus is primarily a boy name.

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