What does the name Ahmad mean?

The name Ahmad means "Highly praised".

What is the origin of the name Ahmad?

Ahmad is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 409 babies were named Ahmad in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ahmad is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 409 →

All-Time Total: 19,936

Peak Year: 2001

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.

Boy names closely related to Ahmad

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Girl names closely related to Ahmad

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Names with similar meaning to Ahmad

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Births per year in the United States

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