Highly praised or one who thanks God
Amed is a variant of the Arabic name Ahmed, which is derived from the root h-m-d. It shares the same etymological origin as Muhammad, signifying someone who is constantly thankful or worthy of praise. While less common than Ahmed, it is used across various Muslim cultures.
Less common today
Amed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,479 in 1992.
Major League Baseball shortstop
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
