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UK boy's name

Amed

Derived from Arabic meaning "pillar" or "one who serves".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Amed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 6 births.

This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Amed. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amed ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 6 boys were registered as Amed.
  • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

6 births

Estimated living

30

2026

Meaning

What does Amed mean?

The given name Amed has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "amd," which means "pillar" or "support." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East region during the 7th century, the period when Arabic culture and language spread across the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amed can be found in the historical accounts of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled a vast territory from its capital in Damascus between the 7th and 8th centuries. During this period, Amed was a relatively common name among Arab nobles and scholars.

In the 10th century, an influential Islamic scholar and philosopher named Amed ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali was born in the city of Tus, located in present-day Iran. He is widely regarded as one of the most prominent thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy and played a significant role in reconciling the principles of Islamic faith with the concepts of reason and logic.

Another notable figure with the name Amed was Amed Khani, a Kurdish poet and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He is considered one of the most important figures in Kurdish literature and is renowned for his masterpiece, the epic poem "Mem u Zin," which explores themes of love, sacrifice, and spirituality.

In the 19th century, Amed Cevdet Pasha, an Ottoman scholar, historian, and statesman, made significant contributions to the modernization of the Ottoman Empire. He is renowned for his efforts in reforming the legal system and introducing Western-style educational institutions.

During the 20th century, Amed Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia, played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. Born in 1901, Sukarno was a charismatic leader and a prominent figure in the Indonesian nationalist movement, serving as the president from 1945 until his removal from power in 1967.

Throughout history, the name Amed has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, spanning various fields such as philosophy, literature, politics, and statesmanship. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and culture, the name has transcended borders and gained recognition across different regions and eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amed over time

The chart below shows babies named Amed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Amed, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amed
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Decades

Amed by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amed was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4084 9 2
2010s #4356 21 6

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FAQ

Amed: questions and answers

How popular is the name Amed in the UK right now?

In 2024, Amed was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Amed most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 6 babies registered as Amed in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amed?

Derived from Arabic meaning "pillar" or "one who serves".

How many people are called Amed in the UK?

A total of 30 babies have been registered as Amed across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.