The nameAhmet
Ahmet is the Turkish form of Ahmed, a boy's name of Arabic origin. It has been given in France since the late 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Ahmet comes from the Arabic ahmad, "most praised".
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish.
History
Ahmet has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Ahmet
Ahmet in France
1376thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2007peak year (95 births)
2,795babies named Ahmet in France since 1900
Ahmet was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 770 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Ahmet. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Ahmet in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 38 births a year on average, against 54 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ahmet mean?
Ahmet comes from the Arabic ahmad, "most praised".
What is the origin of the name Ahmet?
Arabic, through Turkish.
Is Ahmet a girl's or a boy's name?
Ahmet is a boy's name.