Amadou
Amadou is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy or highly commended.
Origin and history
Amadou is a prominent West African masculine name, derived from the Arabic name Ahmad. It is widely used across Francophone West Africa, particularly among Fulani, Mandinka, and Wolof communities. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name given primarily to boys in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,217 babies in the United States have been named Amadou since 1880. It ranks #3481 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- NY (72.3 %)
- OH (16.5 %)
- MD (6.6 %)
- GA (2.8 %)
- MI (0.94 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 442 |
| 2010-2019 | 430 |
| 2020-2029 | 229 |
Famous people named Amadou
- Amadou Diallo: Historical figure
- Amadou Bagayoko: Musician, Singer
- Amadou Haidara: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Amadou is the French-influenced West African transcription of the Arabic name Ahmad.
- The name is famous internationally through musicians such as Malian artist Amadou Bagayoko of the duo Amadou & Mariam.