Total births
63
Boys' name · since 1989
Ahamed
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 63 babies named Ahamed, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 63
- total births
- 1989–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Ahamed sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 63 recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Ahamed recorded 63 times among boys since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2011.
- 63 total births
- 1989–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
63 boys have been named Ahamed since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 63
- total births
- 1989–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Ahamed was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
12 babies were named Ahamed in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Ahamed's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ahamed's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ahamed at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Ahamed popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2011
- Peak year (2004)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Ahamed by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ahamed's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Ahamed births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
20 births
- 2000s
2000s
24 births
- 2010s
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 24 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ahamed? ▼
63 babies have been named Ahamed since 1989. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 2004 with 12 births.
When was Ahamed most popular? ▼
Ahamed was most popular in the 2000s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
How long has the name Ahamed been used? ▼
Records for Ahamed go back to 1989, giving 23 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Ahamed? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aharon, Ahaan, Ahad, Ahan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ahamed's data
- Ahamed's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 2010s (14) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ahamed
Nearby Names Like Ahamed
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ahamed
Aharon Boy
#1824 2,584 births
Ahaan Boy
#1750 1,016 births
Ahad Boy
#2813 879 births
Ahan Boy
#4537 335 births
Ahanu Boy
62 births
Compare Ahamed side by side: Ahamed vs Aharon Ahamed vs Ahaan Ahamed vs Ahad
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ahamed: Baby Name Since 1989 - 63 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ahamed. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ahamed draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.