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Ahmad
Ahmad is an Arabic name that means 'highly praised' or 'one who constantly thanks God.' It has deep religious significance and embodies qualities such as gratitude, respect, and reverence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 20,366 |
| Gender | Male (88% / 12%) |
| Peak year | 2001 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1960 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚓ Timeless & Steady
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 21%NJ — 19%IL — 19%MI — 19%
Notable People
Ahmad ibn Hanbal (Islamic scholar, founder of the Hanbali school of thought) · Ahmadinejad (Former President of Iran) · Ahmad Shah Durrani (Founder of modern Afghanistan) · Ahmad Zaki Yamani (Saudi Arabian oil minister) · Ahmad al-Jibril (Palestinian leader, founder of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - General Command)
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