Ahmet Boy
Origin(s)
Turkish; Arabic
Meaning
Arabic: highly praised; Turkish: a variant of Ahmad
Historical & Cultural Background
Ahmet is a common male name in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking populations. It is derived from the Arabic name Ahmad, which is associated with the Prophet Muhammad. The name has been popular in various Islamic cultures due to its positive connotations. It has been used by many notable historical figures, including sultans and scholars.
Trend Summary
Ahmet has maintained steady popularity in Turkey and among Turkish communities.
Similar Names
Aydin, Arda, Baran, Cem, Deniz, Efe, Kerem, Murat, Ozan, Selim
Variants
- Ahmad
- Ahmed
International Variants
- Ahmad (Arabic)
- Ahmet (Bosnian)
- Ahmet (Albanian)
Famous people named Ahmet
Ahmet Ertegun was a Turkish-American music executive and co-founder of Atlantic Records.
Ahmet Davutoğlu served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 2014 to 2016.
Ahmet Zappa is an American musician and author, known for his work in the entertainment industry.
Ahmet Kaya was a prominent Turkish-Kurdish singer and songwriter.
Fictional characters named Ahmet
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ahmet was first seen in the United States in 1959. Ahmet has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Ahmet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ahmet (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 16 |