Ahmaad
Every Ahmaad since 1980 — 458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ahmaad
Ahmaad is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1980, 458 American babies have been named Ahmaad. Its peak came in 2001, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ahmaad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ahmaad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #10,853 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,487 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,601 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,094 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,643 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,111 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,799 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,615 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,054 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,064 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,548 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,071 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,680 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,043 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,558 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,402 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,664 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,680 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,287 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,532 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,263 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,402 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,619 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,791 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,419 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,139 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,537 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ahmaad in 2025?
Ahmaad did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ahmaad?
458 babies have been named Ahmaad in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ahmaad most popular?
Ahmaad peaked in 2001, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Ahmaad a boy or girl name?
Ahmaad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ahmaad rising or falling?
Ahmaad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.