What does the name Ahmed mean?

The name Ahmed means "Highly praised".

What is the origin of the name Ahmed?

Ahmed is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 392 babies were named Ahmed in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 392 ↘

All-Time Total: 16,897

Peak Year: 2015

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.

Boy names closely related to Ahmed

Yusuf Ibrahim Hamza Mohammed Zakariya Abdullah Mohamed Bilal

Girl names closely related to Ahmed

Aisha Maryam Khadija Mariam Zainab Zaynab Amal Yusra

Names with similar meaning to Ahmed

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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