Ahad
Ahad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
One, unique, matchless, or single.
Origin and history
Ahad is a traditional masculine name of Arabic origin that signifies oneness or unity. In Islamic theology, it is deeply associated with Al-Ahad, one of the names of God denoting absolute singular oneness. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used name, rising slightly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
879 babies in the United States have been named Ahad since 1880. It ranks #3799 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1622.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.3 %)
- NY (32.6 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- VA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 178 |
| 2010-2019 | 276 |
| 2020-2029 | 305 |
Famous people named Ahad
- Ahad Raza Mir: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The term Ahad appears in Surah Al-Ikhlas in the Quran to emphasize the absolute oneness of God.
- Over a third of all recorded U.S. births for the name Ahad since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.