Ahmad
5 countries#669 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ahmad was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
20,366 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #669 · peaked in 2001 with 662 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,603 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 2015 with 200 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,342 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #256 · peaked in 2015 with 194 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,284 births recorded 1964–2022 · currently #571 · peaked in 2021 with 100 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
250 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 2023 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
11 births recorded 2004–2023 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ahmad’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #524 | — |
| 2007 | #558 | ↓34 |
| 2008 | #560 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #482 | ↑78 |
| 2010 | #523 | ↓41 |
| 2011 | #588 | ↓65 |
| 2012 | #579 | ↑9 |
| 2013 | #569 | ↑10 |
| 2014 | #567 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #565 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #588 | ↓23 |
| 2017 | #564 | ↑24 |
| 2018 | #552 | ↑12 |
| 2019 | #602 | ↓50 |
| 2020 | #625 | ↓23 |
| 2021 | #689 | ↓64 |
| 2022 | #634 | ↑55 |
| 2023 | #685 | ↓51 |
| 2024 | #668 | ↑17 |
| 2025 | #669 | ↓1 |
Frequently asked questions about Ahmad
Is Ahmad a popular name?
Yes — Ahmad currently ranks #669 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ahmad more common for boys or girls?
Ahmad is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ahmad most popular?
Ahmad peaked in 2001 in United States, with 662 recorded births that year.
Is Ahmad rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ahmad’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3681 in 1950 to #669 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ahmad?
At least 25,253 babies have been recorded with the name Ahmad across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ahmad popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ahmad appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ahmad?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ahmad include Jaxton, Davis, Major, Wylder.
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