Ahmed
Ahmed: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːmɛd/ · /ɑːˈmɛd/
Meaning and origin of Ahmed
- A male given name from Arabic, variant of Ahmad.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic أَحْمَد (ʔaḥmad).
How popular is Ahmed?
Since 1880, 17,282 boys in the U.S. have been named Ahmed. Its highest rank for boys was #490 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #703 for boys, with 382 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ahmed
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ahmed
Sister and brother names that share Ahmed's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ahmed FAQ
What does the name Ahmed mean?
A male given name from Arabic, variant of Ahmad. Borrowed from Arabic أَحْمَد (ʔaḥmad).
What is the origin of the name Ahmed?
Ahmed is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Ahmed?
Since 1880, 17,282 boys in the U.S. have been named Ahmed. Its highest rank for boys was #490 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #703 for boys, with 382 babies given the name.
Is Ahmed a boy or girl name?
Ahmed is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 17,282 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.