Ahmed
Ahmed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Highly praised or thankful to God.
Origin and history
Ahmed is a traditional Arabic masculine name derived from the triconsonantal root h-m-d, meaning highly praised. It shares roots with the name Muhammad and has been used globally across Muslim cultures for centuries. In the United States, it has seen steady, consistent usage as a classic given name.
Popularity in the United States
17,282 babies in the United States have been named Ahmed since 1880. It ranks #897 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #653.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.8 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- MI (8.9 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- NJ (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 8 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 221 |
| 1970-1980 | 676 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,436 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,703 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,477 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,219 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,425 |
Famous people named Ahmed
- Ahmed Zewail: Chemist, Nobel Laureate
- Ahmed Best: Actor, Voice Actor
Fun facts
- Ahmed comes from the exact same Arabic root consonants (h-m-d) as the names Muhammad and Mahmud.
- It was the name of several sultans of the Ottoman Empire, including Ahmed I, who commissioned the Blue Mosque.