Ahad

Ahad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “sunday.” In 2024 it was given to 46 boys in the United States.

Ahad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“sunday”
Pronunciation
/ahat/

About the name Ahad

Ahad belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “sunday” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ahad first appears in Social Security records in 1986. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1831 in 2020, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 836 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ahad in US records

First recorded (US)
1986
Best US rank
#1831 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Ahad in 2024
46
Total since 1880
836

Ahad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#576 in 2024
Babies named Ahad in 2025
41
Total since 1996
726

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ahad mean?

Ahad means “sunday” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ahad a boy or girl name?

Ahad is a boy name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ahad?

Ahad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Ahad?

Ahad first appears in US records in 1986. Its best-ever ranking was #1831 in 2020, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ahad?

Ahad is pronounced /ahat/ (IPA).

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