Ahman
Of Arabic origin, meaning "highly praised" or "peace" in that language.
Name Census estimates that about 221 living Americans carry the first name Ahman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ahman today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahman births was 2003 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahman. 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.
People living today
221
~ 1 in 1,550,925 Americans
Peak year
2003
27 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,894
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Ahman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ahman from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 144 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahman 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 Ahman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ahman
The name Ahman is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "hamida," which means "to praise" or "to extol." It is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East during the 7th century AD, around the time of the rise of Islam.
The name Ahman is closely associated with the Islamic faith, as it is a variation of the name Ahmad, which is revered as one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad. In several hadiths (sayings of the Prophet), it is mentioned that one of the names of the Prophet was Ahmad, which is interpreted as "the most praised one."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ahman can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Al-Tabari (838-923 AD). In his historical chronicles, he mentions several individuals named Ahman who lived during the early years of the Islamic caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ahman. One such individual was Ahman ibn Hanbal (780-855 AD), a renowned Muslim scholar and theologian who founded the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence. He is revered for his unwavering commitment to the preservation of Islamic traditions and his teachings continue to influence Islamic thought to this day.
Another prominent figure with the name Ahman was Ahman al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD), a Persian philosopher, theologian, and mystic. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy, and his works, such as "The Incoherence of the Philosophers" and "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," have had a lasting impact on Islamic thought and spirituality.
In the realm of literature, Ahman Shawqi (1868-1932 AD) was an Egyptian poet and playwright who is often referred to as the "Prince of Poets." He is renowned for his contributions to the revival of classical Arabic poetry and his works, which often celebrated Egyptian nationalism and Arab unity.
Moving to more recent times, Ahman ArBerry (1892-1973 AD) was a British scholar and translator who is best known for his English translation of the Qur'an. His translation, published in 1955, is widely acclaimed for its literary merit and its ability to capture the poetic and spiritual essence of the Islamic holy book.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ahman. While the name may have evolved over time and across different cultures, its roots can be traced back to the Arabic language and the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Ahman
People
Ahman + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ahman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ahman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 221 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahman 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 1,550,925 US residents.
Is Ahman a common name?
We classify Ahman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 225 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ahman most popular?
The single biggest year for Ahman was 2003, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahman is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ahman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahman 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.
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.