Ahad
Every Ahad since 1986 — 879 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ahad
Ahad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,886 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 879 American babies have been named Ahad. Its peak came in 2020, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ahad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ahad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2,886 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,790 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,230 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,005 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,374 |
| 2020 | 81 | #1,833 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,189 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,106 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,799 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,781 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,779 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,870 |
| 2013 | 18 | #4,987 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,725 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,440 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,487 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,753 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,772 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,607 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,467 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,711 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,638 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,190 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,707 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,305 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5,929 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,509 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,195 |
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Famous people named Ahad
- Ahad Ha'am Writer · 1856–1927
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ahad in 2025?
Ahad ranked #2,886 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ahad?
879 babies have been named Ahad in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ahad most popular?
Ahad peaked in 2020, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Ahad a boy or girl name?
Ahad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ahad rising or falling?
Ahad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ahad?
Well-known people named Ahad include Ahad Ha'am (writer).