Ahmet Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Turkish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ahmet means 'highly praised' or 'commendable'.
Meaning of the Name Ahmet
Ahmet is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic name Ahmad, which means 'highly praised' or 'commendable'. It is a popular name in Turkey and among Muslim communities worldwide. Ahmet is mainly used by Turkish-speaking people and has its roots in the Arabic language.
Popularity of the Name Ahmet
The popularity for the name Ahmet peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 38 births, which ranked number 6,934 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Ahmet had the most male births in 2015 with 38, which ranked number 3,022 out of 14,054 male names. The number of births for the name Ahmet has declined over the last ten years from 22 births to 19 births, a decline of -13.64%. Among males, Ahmet has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 19 births, a decline of -13.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ahmet
- 20 Year Trend of Ahmet: 58.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Ahmet: -13.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ahmet: -13.64%
Popularity of Ahmet by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ahmet. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ahmet in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ahmet is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ahmet
- Total Births of Ahmet: 19 (-1.46%)
- Male Births of Ahmet: 19 (-1.46%)
Given the downward trend of Ahmet over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.46% decrease in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. Male births for Ahmet have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.46%.