Ahmet Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAH-met / ˈɑːmɛt

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

AydinArdaBaranCemDenizEfeKeremMuratOzanSelim

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 been most popular in New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ahmet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ahmet (2018)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19595
19676
19745
19786
19795
19866
19876
19898
19907
19917
19926
19938
199410
19959
19979
199815
199916
200020
200117
200213
20038
200416
200520
200617
200720
200829
200925
201027
201124
201222
201330
201432
201538
201627
201720
201816
201915
202015
202117
202219
202313
202416