Ahmad
Ahmad first appears in US records in 1950. It peaked in 2001, when 662 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 407.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ahmad popular?
Steady Ahmad has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2001.
| 2020s | 2,462 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,713 | |
| 2000s | 5,387 | |
| 1990s | 3,923 | |
| 1980s | 2,314 | |
| 1970s | 1,287 | |
| 1960s | 205 | |
| 1950s | 57 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ahmad mean?
From the root h-m-d (ح-م-د, 'to praise'), a superlative meaning 'most praiseworthy, most commendable'. It shares its root with the name Muhammad and is itself cited as one of the names of the Prophet. Also spelled Ahmed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ahmad mean?
Ahmad means most praiseworthy. From the root h-m-d (ح-م-د, 'to praise'), a superlative meaning 'most praiseworthy, most commendable'. It shares its root with the name Muhammad and is itself cited as one of the names of the Prophet. Also spelled Ahmed.
What is the origin of the name Ahmad?
Ahmad is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Ahmad?
Ahmad is pronounced “AH-mad.”
Is Ahmad a boy or a girl name?
Ahmad is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ahmad a popular name right now?
Ahmad has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2001.
How popular is the name Ahmad?
In 2025, Ahmad ranked #669 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ahmad most popular?
Ahmad was most popular in 2001, when about 662 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ahmad?
Names similar to Ahmad include Ayaan, Musa, Hamza, Rayan, Tariq.
What names go well with Ahmad?
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