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Amjad

♂ Boy

Pronounced AM-jad /ˈæm.dʒɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic amjad, 'most glorious, most noble, most honorable' (the superlative of majid)Medium

In 30 seconds: Most glorious: Amjad is Arabic for 'most glorious, most noble'. Grand, dignified, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic amjad, 'most glorious, most noble, most honorable' (the superlative of majid)

U.S. rank (2025)#5219 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 603

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Amjad comes from Arabic amjad, 'most glorious, most noble, most honorable' (the superlative of majid). A grand, dignified name across the Arab world and South Asia.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian families. Rare, most-glorious at the root, and grand.

Did you know? Amjad means 'most glorious, most noble, most honorable' in Arabic (the superlative of majid, 'glorious') — a grand, dignified name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Amjad — etymology

Variations

AmjidAmjadali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amjad mean?

Amjad is Arabic for 'most glorious, most noble, most honorable'.

How do you pronounce Amjad?

It's said AM-jad /ˈæm.dʒɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amjad a boy or girl name?

Amjad is a boy's name.

How popular is Amjad?

Amjad is a rare name in the U.S.