Tahmid
A name of Arabic origin meaning "praise", "glory", or "gratitude".
Name Census estimates that about 314 living Americans carry the first name Tahmid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tahmid today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tahmid births was 2017 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tahmid. 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
314
~ 1 in 1,091,574 Americans
Peak year
2017
22 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,134
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Tahmid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tahmid from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahmid 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 Tahmid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tahmids live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tahmid
The given name Tahmid has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "thanksgiving." The name can be traced back to the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE.
Tahmid is a variation of the more common Arabic name Ahmad, which also shares the same root word "hamd." The name Tahmid is often associated with praising and expressing gratitude to God, reflecting the fundamental Islamic values of humility and devotion.
While the name Tahmid does not appear explicitly in the Quran or other major Islamic texts, it carries a significant symbolic meaning within the Arabic and Islamic tradition. The name was likely derived from the concept of praising and thanking Allah, which is a central aspect of Islamic theology and practice.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tahmid was Tahmid ibn Mahmud al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual and spiritual circles of his time and made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, theology, and Sufism.
Another notable figure with the name Tahmid was Tahmid al-Zawili, a Moroccan Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in the 14th century CE. He was known for his profound spiritual teachings and his influence on the development of Sufism in North Africa.
In more recent history, Tahmid Khan was a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a skilled all-rounder and represented Pakistan in various international tournaments, including the World Cup.
Tahmid Hossain is a contemporary Bangladeshi actor and director who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry in his country. He has starred in numerous popular films and television shows and is widely recognized for his acting talents.
Tahmid Rashid is a British writer and academic of Bangladeshi origin. He has authored several books and academic papers on topics related to literature, culture, and identity. Tahmid Rashid has also been actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the literary world.
Throughout history, the name Tahmid has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields, including religion, philosophy, sports, arts, and academia. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and Islamic culture, the name has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, reflecting the universal values of gratitude and spiritual enlightenment.
People
Tahmid + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tahmid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tahmid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 314 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tahmid 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 1,091,574 US residents.
Is Tahmid a common name?
We classify Tahmid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 318 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tahmid most popular?
The single biggest year for Tahmid was 2017, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tahmid is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tahmid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tahmid 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.