Ahmad
Ahmad: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑː.mæd/ · /ˈɑː.məd/
Meaning and origin of Ahmad
- A male given name from Arabic or Persian, meaning “most praiseworthy”; variant forms Aahmed, Achmad, Achmat, Achmed, Achmet, Ahamed, Ahmed, Ahmet.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic أَحْمَد (ʔaḥmad), elative of حَمِيد (ḥamīd, “praiseworthy”); or from Persian اَحْمَد (ahmad).
How popular is Ahmad?
Since 1880, 18 girls and 20,348 boys in the U.S. have been named Ahmad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8452 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #386 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #669 for boys, with 407 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ahmad
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Ahmad FAQ
What does the name Ahmad mean?
A male given name from Arabic or Persian, meaning “most praiseworthy”; variant forms Aahmed, Achmad, Achmat, Achmed, Achmet, Ahamed, Ahmed, Ahmet. Borrowed from Arabic أَحْمَد (ʔaḥmad), elative of حَمِيد (ḥamīd, “praiseworthy”); or from Persian اَحْمَد (ahmad).
What is the origin of the name Ahmad?
Ahmad is listed as a name of Arabic or Persian origin.
How popular is the name Ahmad?
Since 1880, 18 girls and 20,348 boys in the U.S. have been named Ahmad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8452 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #386 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #669 for boys, with 407 babies given the name.
Is Ahmad a boy or girl name?
Ahmad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 18 girls and 20,348 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.