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Ahmet

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How to Pronounce Ahmet

Pronounced AH-met /ˈɑ.mɛt/Medium

Meaning: The Turkish form of Ahmad — from Arabic ahmad, 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised'Medium

In 30 seconds: The most praiseworthy: Ahmet is the Turkish Ahmad — 'the most praiseworthy'. Strong, devout, and warm (said 'AH-met').
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Origin MediumArabic, Turkish
MeaningThe Turkish form of Ahmad — from Arabic ahmad, 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised'
U.S. rank (2025)#7693 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 650
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519592025

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

Ahmet is the Turkish form of Ahmad — from Arabic ahmad, 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised' (a name of the Prophet Muhammad). Borne by several Ottoman sultans. A strong, devout, classic name across Turkey and the Balkans (said 'AH-met').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, the-most-praiseworthy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ahmad means 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised' in Arabic (a name of the Prophet Muhammad) — Ahmet is its Turkish form, strong and devout (borne by Ottoman sultans; said 'AH-met').
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Ahmet — root etymology

Variations

AhmadAhmedAhmemt

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Ahmad— the Arabic form
Ahmed— a fellow spelling
Mehmet— the Turkish Muhammad
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahmet mean?

Ahmet is the Turkish Ahmad — Arabic 'the most praiseworthy; the highly praised'.

How do you pronounce Ahmet?

It's said AH-met /ˈɑ.mɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ahmet a boy or girl name?

Ahmet is a boy's name.

How popular is Ahmet?

Ahmet is a rare name in the U.S.

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