Ahmed - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ahmed \a(h)-med\ is pronounced AH-med. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "highly praised or one who constantly thanks God". One of the many names of the prophet Muhammad, and popular with Muslims in the US. The name is also commonly used throughout the Islamic world. Football player Ahmad Plumer.

Ahmed has 10 variant forms: Achmad, Achmed, Ahmaad, Ahmad, Ahmet, Ahmod, Amad, Amadi, Amahd and Amed.

Baby names that sound like Ahmed are Amid and Umed.

Ahmed is an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ahmed. Click here to compare Ahmed with related baby names.