Ahmad
Ahmad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy, highly praised.
Origin and history
Ahmad is a traditional Arabic male name meaning 'highly praised' or 'praiseworthy'. It shares the same triconsonantal root as the name Muhammad. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage for decades and remains a well-established classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
20,348 babies in the United States have been named Ahmad since 1880. It ranks #831 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #643.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- MI (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 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 205 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,287 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,314 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,923 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,387 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,713 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,462 |
Famous people named Ahmad
- Ahmad Rashad: Athlete, Sports Commentator
- Ahmad Jamal: Musician, Pianist
Fun facts
- Ahmad shares the Arabic root ḥ-m-d with names like Muhammad, Mahmud, and Hamid.
- The name appears in the Quran in Surah As-Saff as a prophecy of a messenger to come.