Boy nameCurrently #669 in the USSteady
Ahmad
//ˈɑmɑd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20015 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ahmad's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ahmad's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ahmad |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 64 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 53 |
| 1974 | 111 |
| 1975 | 135 |
| 1976 | 121 |
| 1977 | 213 |
| 1978 | 210 |
| 1979 | 292 |
| 1980 | 236 |
| 1981 | 245 |
| 1982 | 208 |
| 1983 | 179 |
| 1984 | 166 |
| 1985 | 190 |
| 1986 | 248 |
| 1987 | 284 |
| 1988 | 240 |
| 1989 | 316 |
| 1990 | 327 |
| 1991 | 293 |
| 1992 | 309 |
| 1993 | 342 |
| 1994 | 366 |
| 1995 | 347 |
| 1996 | 390 |
| 1997 | 378 |
| 1998 | 608 |
| 1999 | 562 |
| 2000 | 526 |
| 2001 | 662 |
| 2002 | 626 |
| 2003 | 542 |
| 2004 | 508 |
| 2005 | 542 |
| 2006 | 487 |
| 2007 | 462 |
| 2008 | 465 |
| 2009 | 567 |
| 2010 | 494 |
| 2011 | 426 |
| 2012 | 444 |
| 2013 | 458 |
| 2014 | 490 |
| 2015 | 498 |
| 2016 | 466 |
| 2017 | 481 |
| 2018 | 502 |
| 2019 | 454 |
| 2020 | 429 |
| 2021 | 385 |
| 2022 | 437 |
| 2023 | 393 |
| 2024 | 409 |
Ahmad through the decades
- Ahmad peaked in 2001, when 662 babies were named Ahmad in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ahmad has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ahmad currently ranks #669 in the US and is holding steady.