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Tahmid

♂ Boy

Pronounced tah-MEED /tɑ.ˈmid/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic given name meaning 'praising God; glorification,' from the root h-m-d ('to praise'). Common in Muslim, especially South Asian Muslim, families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A devotional Arabic name: Tahmid means 'praising God; glorification' (said 'tah-MEED'). Warm and reverent.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAn Arabic given name meaning 'praising God; glorification,' from the root h-m-d ('to praise'). Common in Muslim, especially South Asian Muslim, families.
U.S. rank (2024)#12134 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 318

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719942024

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

Tahmid is an Arabic name meaning 'praising God; glorification,' from the root h-m-d. It sits in a large family of praise-names and is a common, devotional choice among Muslim families, especially in South Asia (said 'tah-MEED').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried mainly by Muslim and South Asian heritage families. Rare, devotional, and warm.

Did you know? Tahmid comes from the Arabic root h-m-d ('to praise') — the same root behind Hamid and Ahmad — and names the act of praising God, 'glorification' (said 'tah-MEED').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Tahmid — Arabic 'praising God; glorification'; root h-m-d

Variations

TahmeedTamid

Nicknames

TahMid

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If you like Tahmid…

Hamid— shares the h-m-d 'praise' root
Ahmad— a fellow praise-rooted Arabic name
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Tariq— a like classic Arabic pick in feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tahmid mean?

Tahmid is an Arabic name meaning 'praising God' or 'glorification,' from the root h-m-d ('to praise').

How do you pronounce Tahmid?

It's said tah-MEED /tɑ.ˈmid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tahmid a boy or girl name?

Tahmid is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Tahmid?

Tahmid is a rare name for boys in the U.S., carried mostly by Muslim and South Asian heritage families.

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