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Hammad

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Pronounced hah-MAHD /hΙ‘ΛˆmΙ‘d/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic hammad, 'one who praises (God) much; constantly praising' (intensive of hamd, 'praise')Medium

In 30 seconds: One who praises much: Hammad is Arabic for 'constantly praising God'. Devout, warm, and strong.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic hammad, 'one who praises (God) much; constantly praising' (intensive of hamd, 'praise')
U.S. rank (2025)#5468 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 527

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200219762025

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

Hammad comes from Arabic hammad, 'one who praises (God) much; constantly praising' (an intensive of hamd, 'praise', kin to Muhammad and Ahmad). A devout, warm name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, one-who-praises-much at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Hammad means 'one who praises (God) much; constantly praising' in Arabic (kin to Muhammad and Ahmad, from hamd, 'praise') β€” a devout, warm name.
Overall data confidence 80%
Arabic references β€” Hammad β€” etymology

Variations

HammaadHamad

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hammad mean?

Hammad is Arabic for 'one who praises (God) much; constantly praising'.

How do you pronounce Hammad?

It's said hah-MAHD /hΙ‘ΛˆmΙ‘d/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hammad a boy or girl name?

Hammad is a boy's name.

How popular is Hammad?

Hammad is a rare name in the U.S.

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