Ahmad
Boy name · #670 in 2025 · Uniqueness 60/100
In 2025, 407 baby boys were named Ahmad, placing it at #670 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #565, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,423 boys born in 2025 was named Ahmad.
The 75-year story
Ahmad first appears in the Social Security records in 1950, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 662 boys were named Ahmad — good for #386 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Ahmad per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Ahmad in class?
Ahmad scores 60 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ahmad is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ahmad is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ahmads were CA (43), TX (43), NY (40), IL (31), MI (25). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ahmad
Statistically, parents drawn to Ahmad tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mohamad, Ahmed, Mohammad, Alvaro, and Aron.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ahmad | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 407 | #669 |
| 2024 | 411 | #668 |
| 2023 | 393 | #685 |
| 2022 | 437 | #634 |
| 2021 | 385 | #689 |
| 2020 | 429 | #625 |
| 2019 | 454 | #602 |
| 2018 | 502 | #552 |
| 2017 | 481 | #564 |
| 2016 | 466 | #588 |
| 2015 | 498 | #565 |
| 2014 | 490 | #567 |
| 2013 | 458 | #569 |
| 2012 | 444 | #579 |
| 2011 | 426 | #588 |
| 2010 | 494 | #523 |
| 2009 | 567 | #482 |
| 2008 | 465 | #560 |
| 2007 | 462 | #558 |
| 2006 | 487 | #524 |
| 2005 | 542 | #467 |
| 2004 | 508 | #487 |
| 2003 | 542 | #465 |
| 2002 | 626 | #404 |
| 2001 | 662 | #386 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ahmad a popular boy name?
Ahmad ranked #670 among boys in 2025 with 407 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #565.
When was the name Ahmad most popular?
Ahmad peaked in 2001, when 662 American boys received the name (ranked #386 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ahmad?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,423 newborn American boys was named Ahmad. It scores 60/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.