Guided one or cradle
In Arabic, Mahd primarily refers to a cradle or a place of rest, symbolizing beginnings and protection. It is also associated with the root for guidance, often linked to the concept of being rightly guided. It is a rare and poetic choice in the Muslim world.
Less common today
Mahd isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,113 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
