Praiseworthy or one who praises
Derived from the Arabic root h-m-d, meaning praise. It is a common name in the Muslim world, sharing the same linguistic origin as Muhammad and Ahmad, signifying a person who is thankful to God or worthy of commendation.
Less common today
Hamed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,426 in 1992.
First Iranian player to play in the NBA
Lead singer of the indie rock band Mashrou' Leila
Ivorian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
