Ahmet
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning highly praised; turkish form of ahmad.
Ahmet by the numbers
In 2025, 16 babies in England and Wales were named Ahmet. In the US, 20 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 38 babies in 2015, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Ahmet. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Ahmedpraiseworthy; much praised300 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ahmadhighly praised; praiseworthy229 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ahmirprince; ruler; from Arabic emir194 in the US (2017)
- Aymenblessed, fortunate15 in England and Wales (2025)
- ArmenArmenian; relating to Armenia21 in the US (2017)
- Ajeetunconquered, invincible11 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Ahmet
Names that are said the same way as Ahmet, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Amitfriend; unfriendly29 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean praise
Like Ahmet, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Ahmet
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