UK boy's name
Amjad
Of Arabic origin, meaning "glorious" or "praiseworthy".
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.
Amjad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amjad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 12 births.
This profile covers 165 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 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 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 164 living people in the UK are called Amjad. 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
- • Amjad ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 12 boys were registered as Amjad.
- • About 164 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amjad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2020
12 births
Estimated living
164
2026
Meaning
What does Amjad mean?
The name Amjad finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "majd," which means "glory" or "honor." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Middle Eastern region.
Amjad is a name that has been mentioned in various historical texts and religious scriptures. In Islamic literature, it is believed that one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad was named Amjad. This association with early Islamic history has contributed to the name's widespread popularity among Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amjad can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when a prominent Arab scholar and poet named Amjad al-Kātib lived during the Abbasid Caliphate. He was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to literature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amjad. In the 11th century, Amjad ibn Mas'ud was a celebrated Persian physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He lived from approximately 1009 to 1092 CE.
In the 13th century, Amjad Rawan was a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran. He was known for his spiritual teachings and his poetic works, which explored themes of love, devotion, and the divine.
During the 19th century, Amjad Ali Shah was a renowned ruler of the Sikh Empire in the Punjab region of present-day Pakistan and India. He reigned from 1838 to 1843 and was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the empire.
In more recent times, Amjad Khan was a celebrated Indian actor who appeared in numerous Bollywood films during the 1970s and 1980s. He was particularly renowned for his portrayal of villainous roles and is remembered as one of the finest character actors in Indian cinema. Amjad Khan was born in 1940 and passed away in 1992.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Amjad, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amjad over time
The chart below shows babies named Amjad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Amjad, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amjad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amjad 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 | #2635 | 41 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3212 | 60 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2849 | 50 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2174 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Amjad
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Amjad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amjad in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amjad was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Amjad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 12 babies registered as Amjad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amjad?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "glorious" or "praiseworthy".
How many people are called Amjad in the UK?
A total of 165 babies have been registered as Amjad across the 28 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.