Ahmed Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ahmed means 'one who constantly thanks God'.
Meaning of the Name Ahmed
Ahmed is an Arabic name meaning 'one who constantly thanks God'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'hamd', which means 'praise' or 'thanks'. The name has Islamic significance as it is associated with the concept of gratitude towards Allah. Ahmed is a popular name in Muslim-majority countries and is often chosen to honor the Prophet Muhammad, who was also known as Ahmed. The name has a deep spiritual and religious meaning.
Popularity of the Name Ahmed
The popularity for the name Ahmed peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 590 births, which ranked number 1,026 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Ahmed had the most male births in 2015 with 590, which ranked number 496 out of 14,054 male names. The number of births for the name Ahmed has declined sharply over the last ten years from 540 births to 409 births, a decline of -24.26%. Among males, Ahmed has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 540 births to 409 births, a decline of -24.26%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ahmed
- 20 Year Trend of Ahmed: -8.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Ahmed: -24.26%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ahmed: -24.26%
Popularity of Ahmed by State
For males, Ahmed was most popular in Northeastern states with 124 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 70 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ahmed. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 28 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 12 | 1049 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 11 | 804 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 5 | 576 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 20 | 494 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 7 | 607 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 8 | 590 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 37 | 260 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 21 | 287 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 9 | 586 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 21 | 376 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 70 | 269 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 15 | 611 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 18 | 518 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 7 | 825 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 19 | 1131 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 23 | 358 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 9 | 682 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ahmed
- Total Births of Ahmed: 398 (-2.74%)
- Male Births of Ahmed: 398 (-2.74%)
Given the downward trend of Ahmed over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.74% decrease in total births, for a total of 398 births in 2024. Male births for Ahmed have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 398 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.74%.