Ahmet
Ahmet is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Highly praised, commendable, or worthy of praise.
Origin and history
Ahmet is the Turkish spelling of the Arabic name Ahmad, meaning highly praised or worthy of praise. It is widely used in Turkey and among the Turkish diaspora worldwide. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily given male name.
Popularity in the United States
660 babies in the United States have been named Ahmet since 1880. It ranks #4016 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- NY (63 %)
- NJ (23.3 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 251 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Ahmet
- Ahmet Ertegun: Record producer, Music executive
- Ahmet Zappa: Musician, Author
Fun facts
- Ahmet represents the Turkish phonetic adaptation of the classical Arabic name Ahmad.
- Ahmet Ertegun was the legendary co-founder and president of Atlantic Records.