Ahmad
Pronunciation: [ AHM-ahd ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ahmad first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 18 babies have been named Ahmad in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ahmad is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,935 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,935
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ahmad
Ahmad is a girl name .
Is Ahmad a boy or girl name? Ahmad is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,935 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #670. Ahmad is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ahmad is currently ranked #33,935 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ahmad include Ahm, Ahy, Ahie, and Ahmkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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