NAME PROFILE
Ahmed
Ahmed is an Arabic name derived from the root 'ḥ-m-d,' which means 'to thank' or 'to praise.' The name embodies positive attributes of gratitude and appreciation, suggesting a person who is well-regarded and respected within their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,282 |
| Gender | Male (85% / 15%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1951 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚓ Timeless & Steady
Top States
NY — 24%CA — 20%NJ — 19%MI — 19%IL — 18%
Notable People
Ahmed Zewail (Nobel Prize-winning chemist) · Ahmed Ibn Hanbal (Islamic scholar) · Ahmed Musa (Nigerian footballer) · Ahmed Best (Actor, voice of Jar Jar Binks in *Star Wars*) · Ahmed Al-Mansi (Renowned Egyptian author)
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