The nameJoud
Joud is an Arabic name of generosity, used in the Levant and the Gulf.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
Joud means "generosity" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Joud is given to both boys and girls in the Arab world, more often to girls in some countries.
Popularity of the name Joud
Joud in the United States
Joud was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 338 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Joud. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Joud in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 50 births a year.
Joud in France
Joud was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,305 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Joud. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Joud in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 225 births a year on average, against 157 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Joud
Names from the same generation as Joud, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joud mean?
Joud means "generosity" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Joud?
Arabic.
Is Joud a girl's or a boy's name?
Joud is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 56% of the babies named Joud are girls.
How popular is the name Joud?
In 2024, Joud was the 4418th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 32 births.
What are good sibling names for Joud?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sybil, Noora, Henrietta and Etta for a sister, Selim, Ishaq, Ezio and Younes for a brother.