Ammad

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Ammad peaked during the Millennial wave, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (1991). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Ammad has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Ammad is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Ammad is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'pillar' or 'support,' a strong name evoking steadfastness and reliability.

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Phonetically, Ammad belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Ammad’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1991

1991

Peak

7 births

1991

First recorded

7 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Ammad has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.

First appeared: 1991Peak: 1991 (7 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ammad
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	12	#7932	—

The Story of Ammad

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1991, Ammad is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Ammad are most likely born between 1991 and 1997.

How rare is Ammad?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ammad is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 12 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1991–1997)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ammad
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1997	5	#9322	-2 (-28.6%)
1991	7	#6541	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammad a boy's or girl's name?

Ammad is primarily a boy's name.

When was Ammad most popular?

Ammad reached its peak popularity in 1991 with 7 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Ammad?

Ammad is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1991. Its peak was in 1991.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–1997