Ahmad

Boy's name

Ahmad is an Arabic name derived from the root word "ḥ-m-d," meaning "to praise" or "to thank." It is commonly used in Muslim-majority countries.

Meaning Highly praised
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 409
Peak year 2001

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ahmad Shah Massoud - Afghan military leader
  • Ahmad Jamal - Jazz pianist
  • Ahmad Bradshaw - NFL running back
  • Ahmad Rashad - NFL player and sportscaster
  • Ahmad Brooks - NFL linebacker
  • Ahmad Dhani - Indonesian musician and songwriter
  • Ahmad Zahir - Afghan singer
  • Ahmad Faraz - Pakistani poet
  • Ahmad Shah Durrani - Founder of the Durrani Empire
  • Ahmad Tejan Kabbah - Former President of Sierra Leone

Brothers for Ahmad

Boy names closely related to Ahmad

Kareem Gerald Antoine Hakeem Devon Dennis Shawn Darius

Sisters for Ahmad

Girl names closely related to Ahmad

Laila Yara Ayah Tori Kelsey Aminah Milani Gabrielle

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Ahmad

Ahmed

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