Eternal, everlasting, or servant
In Arabic, the name refers to eternity or that which is everlasting. It is also used in various Semitic contexts to denote a servant or worshiper, often appearing as a component in compound names like Abadullah. It carries a sense of spiritual endurance and devotion.
Less common today
Abad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,797 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).