Ahmed

Boy's name

Ahmed is an Arabic name derived from the root word "ḥ-m-d," meaning "to praise" or "to thank." It has a strong cultural and historical significance.

Meaning Highly praised
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 392 Falling
Peak year 2015

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ahmed Zewail - Nobel Prize-winning chemist
  • Ahmed H. Zewail - Egyptian-American scientist
  • Ahmed Best - Actor, known for Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars
  • Ahmed Musa - Nigerian footballer
  • Ahmed Deedat - Islamic preacher and writer
  • Ahmed Kathrada - South African anti-apartheid activist
  • Ahmed Johnson - Former WWE wrestler
  • Ahmed Helmy - Egyptian actor and comedian
  • Ahmed Shehzad - Pakistani cricketer
  • Ahmed Al-Maktoum - Olympic shooter from the UAE

Brothers for Ahmed

Boy names closely related to Ahmed

Yusuf Ibrahim Hamza Mohammed Zakariya Abdullah Mohamed Bilal

Sisters for Ahmed

Girl names closely related to Ahmed

Aisha Maryam Khadija Mariam Zainab Zaynab Amal Yusra

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Ahmed

Ahmad

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