What origin is the name Ahmad?

Ahmad comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ahmad a popular name?

Ahmad is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Ahmad?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Ahmad — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Ahmad

Q: Is Ahmad a rare name?

Yes. Ahmad does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ahmad

Ahmad

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Ahmad is an arabic boy's name meaning "Greatly praised; more commendable; commendable, praiseworthy; the praised one; one worthy of praise; one who praises allah abundantly; most highly adored".

With arabic roots, Ahmad is a boy name that means "Greatly praised; more commendable; commendable, praiseworthy; the praised one; one worthy of praise; one who praises allah abundantly; most highly adored". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Greatly praised; more commendable; commendable, praiseworthy; the praised one; one worthy of praise; one who praises allah abundantly; most highly adored

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ahmad

Very rare in US records

What does Ahmad mean?

Ahmad is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Greatly praised; more commendable; commendable, praiseworthy; the praised one; one worthy of praise; one who praises allah abundantly; most highly adored".

Is Ahmad a rare name?

Yes. Ahmad does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Ahmad

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Names with a similar meaning to Ahmad

Ahmad means "Greatly praised; more commendable; commendable, praiseworthy; the praised one; one worthy of praise; one who praises allah abundantly; most highly adored" — these names share that spirit.