Ahmadullah
A masculine Arabic name meaning "servant of God" or "devoted to God".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Ahmadullah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ahmadullah today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahmadullah births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahmadullah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ahmadullah with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ahmadullah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,845
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Ahmadullah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahmadullah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ahmadullah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ahmadullah
The name Ahmadullah is of Arabic origin, derived from the combination of the words "Ahmad" and "ullah." The first part, "Ahmad," means "one who is highly praised," while "ullah" refers to God or the divine. Together, Ahmadullah signifies "the praised one of God" or "the servant of the Most Praised One."
This name has its roots in the Islamic tradition and can be traced back to the 7th century CE, the time of the birth of Islam. It gained popularity among Muslim communities across various regions where the religion spread, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Ahmadullah can be found in the Hadith literature, which records the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. The name is mentioned in several Hadith collections, often in the context of praising or expressing gratitude to God.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ahmadullah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ahmadullah Shah (1736-1773), the ruler of the Afghan Durrani Empire during the 18th century. He played a significant role in expanding the empire's territories and consolidating its power.
Another prominent figure was Ahmadullah Shamsuddin (1858-1926), an Indian Muslim scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the literary and religious circles of his time. His works focused on Islamic jurisprudence, philosophy, and Sufism.
In the 20th century, Ahmadullah Muttaqi (1892-1963) was a renowned Afghan poet and writer who played a crucial role in reviving and promoting Pashto literature. His works, including poetry collections and novels, are considered masterpieces of Pashto literature.
Ahmadullah Khan (1905-1982) was an influential Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1965 to 1966. He played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a critical period in the nation's history.
Ahmadullah Shah (1925-2004) was an Afghan political figure and military commander who served as the Minister of Defense and later as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan during the 1970s. He was a prominent figure in the country's political landscape during a turbulent period.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Ahmadullah throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance within the Islamic tradition.
People
Ahmadullah + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ahmadullah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ahmadullah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahmadullah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Ahmadullah a common name?
We classify Ahmadullah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ahmadullah most popular?
The single biggest year for Ahmadullah was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahmadullah is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ahmadullah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ahmadullah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahmadullah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ahmadullah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ahmadullah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ahmadullah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ahmadullah?
Want to know how many people have the name Ahmadullah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.