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Ahmaud

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MAWD /ɑˈmɔd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling echoing Ahmad/Ahmed — from Arabic, 'most praiseworthy; most commendable' (from the root h-m-d, 'to praise'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Most praiseworthy: Ahmaud echoes Ahmad — 'most praiseworthy'. Warm, modern, and crisp (said 'ah-MAWD').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling echoing Ahmad/Ahmed — from Arabic, 'most praiseworthy; most commendable' (from the root h-m-d, 'to praise'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6181 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 311

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ahmaud is a modern spelling echoing Ahmad/Ahmed — from Arabic, 'most praiseworthy; most commendable' (from the root h-m-d, 'to praise', shared with Muhammad and Mahmud; routes layered, which we note). A warm, modern name (said 'ah-MAWD'; nickname Maud).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, most-praiseworthy at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Ahmad means 'most praiseworthy; most commendable' (Arabic, from the root h-m-d, 'to praise', shared with Muhammad) — Ahmaud is a modern spelling, warm and crisp (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-MAWD').
Overall data confidence 45%
Behind the Name — Ahmad — routes layered

Variations

AhmadAhmedAhmod

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Ahmed— a fellow form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahmaud mean?

Ahmaud echoes Ahmad — Arabic 'most praiseworthy; most commendable'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ahmaud?

It's said ah-MAWD /ɑˈmɔd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ahmaud a boy or girl name?

Ahmaud is a boy's name.

How popular is Ahmaud?

Ahmaud is a rare name in the U.S.

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