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Ahmod

AH-mod · Variant of Ahmad, meaning 'highly praised' or 'most commendable'.

Peak popularity
2009
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010.

Popularity of Ahmod since 1981

Babies named Ahmod per year in U.S. Social Security records.

612181990200020102020Most births 2009Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s6
1990s31
2000s91
2010s96
2020s36

Meaning & origin

Ahmod is a rare respelling of Ahmad, a name deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, but its usage has remained minimal. It reached its highest recorded count in 2009, after which its popularity has declined, consistent with a falling trajectory since 2010. Despite its rarity, Ahmod carries the same meaning as its more common variants: 'highly praised'. The name is not recorded in any top states for the most recent decade, reflecting its scattered and infrequent use. As a variant spelling, Ahmod appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet phonetically familiar form of a classic Arabic name.

Ahmod is a variant spelling of Ahmad, which derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (ح م د), meaning 'to praise' or 'to thank'. Ahmad is mentioned in the Quran as a name of the Prophet Muhammad (Surah 61:6) and has been widely used across the Muslim world for centuries. The spelling 'Ahmod' appears as an anglicized or respelled form, reflecting alternate transliteration practices.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ahm, Modi

Variants: Ahmad, Ahmed, Ahmet

Sibling names for Ahmod

Names that share Ahmod's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aisha, Fatima, Hana, Layla, Zahra

Brothers: Mohammad, Omar, Hassan, Ali, Yusuf

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ahmod mean?
Ahmod is a variant of Ahmad, meaning 'highly praised' or 'most commendable' in Arabic.
Is Ahmod a popular name?
Ahmod is very rare. Its peak usage in U.S. data was in 2009, and it has become less common since around 2010.
Is Ahmod used for boys or girls?
Ahmod is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.