Ahmad: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AH-mad · 2 syllables
Ahmad means “praiseworthy”, from Arabic and Persian.
Borrowed from Arabic (ahmad), elative of (hamid, “praiseworthy”); or from Persian (ahmad).
- Meaning
- praiseworthy
- Origin
- Arabic, Persian
- Pronunciation
- AH-mad
- US rank (2025)
- #669
- US babies a year
- about 407 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Ahmad?
Ahmad was the #669 name in the US in 2025, given to 407 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #669 |
| England & Wales | #293 |
| Scotland | #324 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #335 |
| France | #435 |
| Norway | #292 |
| Canada | #222 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Ahmad?
Half of US adults named Ahmad are older than 29; most are between 19 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ahmad
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ahmad have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ahmad
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Ahmad
What does the name Ahmad mean?
Ahmad means “praiseworthy”. It comes from Arabic and Persian.
How do you pronounce Ahmad?
Ahmad is pronounced AH-mad.
How popular is the name Ahmad?
Ahmad was the #669 name in the US in 2025, given to 407 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Ahmad?
Half of US adults named Ahmad are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 51.