Ahmad Boy

Popularity: #558 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-MAHD / æˈmɑːd

Arabic

Meaning

Highly praised; one who constantly thanks God

Historical & Cultural Background

Ahmad is a common name in the Muslim world, derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, which relates to praise. It is often associated with the Prophet Muhammad, who is sometimes referred to as Ahmad in Islamic texts. The name has been used throughout history by various notable figures in Islamic culture and literature.

Trend Summary

Ahmad has consistently been a popular name in the United States, particularly among Muslim families.

Similar Names

AmadAminAymanIbrahimSamadRamiKhalidZahid

Variants

  • Ahmad
  • Ahmet
  • Ahmed

International Variants

  • Ahmad (Arabic)
  • Ahmet (Turkish)
  • Aḥmad (Persian)

Famous people named Ahmad

Ahmad ibn Hanbal was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian known for founding the Hanbali school of thought.

Ahmad Shah Durrani was the founder of the Durrani Empire in the mid-18th century, often regarded as the father of modern Afghanistan.

Ahmad Zahir was a famous Afghan singer and songwriter, often referred to as the 'King of Afghan Music.'.

Fictional characters named Ahmad

Ahmad is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Revelations,' serving as a supporting character in the storyline.

Ahmad is featured in the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, representing themes of friendship and loyalty.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ahmad was first seen in the United States in 1950. Ahmad has ranked as high as #709 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ahmad has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ahmad (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 45
13%
CA 39
11%
NY 36
10%
IL 32
9%
MI 23
7%
VA 23
7%
OH 21
6%
PA 16
5%
MD 16
5%
NC 15
4%
FL 12
3%
GA 12
3%
LA 11
3%
MO 9
3%
WA 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19505
19537
19557
19565
19576
195811
195916
196021
196121
196221
196313
196415
196521
196616
196722
196829
196926
197048
197164
197258
197353
1974111
1975135
1976121
1977207
1978204
1979286
1980236
1981245
1982208
1983179
1984166
1985190
1986248
1987284
1988240
1989316
1990327
1991293
1992309
1993342
1994366
1995347
1996390
1997378
1998608
1999562
2000526
2001662
2002626
2003542
2004508
2005542
2006487
2007462
2008465
2009567
2010494
2011426
2012444
2013458
2014490
2015498
2016466
2017481
2018502
2019454
2020429
2021385
2022437
2023393
2024409