Highly praised or one who constantly thanks God
Ahmet is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Ahmad. It is derived from the triconsonantal root H-M-D, meaning 'praise', and is historically used as one of the many names of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Ahmet isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,042 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Founder and president of Atlantic Records
American musician and writer, son of Frank Zappa
10th President of the Republic of Turkey
Former Prime Minister of Turkey
