Amjad
Every Amjad since 1971 — 603 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amjad
Amjad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,219 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 603 American babies have been named Amjad. Its peak came in 2021, when 30 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 Amjad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amjad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,219 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,895 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,240 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,030 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,655 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,048 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,233 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,895 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,811 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,789 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,524 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,322 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,671 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,263 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,445 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,712 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,566 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,216 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,918 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,028 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,588 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,548 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,269 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,552 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,310 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,338 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,016 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,850 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,565 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,291 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,334 |
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Famous people named Amjad
- Amjad Khan Actor · 1940–1992
- Amjad Ali Khan Musician · b. 1945
- Amjad Sabri Singer · 1970–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amjad in 2025?
Amjad ranked #5,219 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amjad?
603 babies have been named Amjad in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amjad most popular?
Amjad peaked in 2021, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Amjad a boy or girl name?
Amjad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amjad rising or falling?
Amjad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amjad?
Well-known people named Amjad include Amjad Khan (actor), Amjad Ali Khan (musician), Amjad Sabri (singer).