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UK boy's name

Ammad

An Arabic masculine name meaning "pillar" or "fortification".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ammad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ammad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 6 births.

This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2007. 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 19 living people in the UK are called Ammad. 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 2008 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ammad ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2000, when 6 boys were registered as Ammad.
  • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ammad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4333

2007

Births in 2007

3

Latest year

Peak year

2000

6 births

Estimated living

19

2026

Meaning

What does Ammad mean?

The name Ammad has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "amada," which means "to support" or "to uphold." Historically, the name was associated with strength, reliability, and steadfastness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ammad can be found in medieval Arabic literature, where it was borne by notable scholars and poets. In the 10th century, Ammad ibn Yusuf al-Katib, a renowned Arabic calligrapher and poet from Baghdad, was known for his exceptional literary works and artistic contributions.

During the Islamic Golden Age, the name Ammad gained prominence among religious scholars and intellectuals. Ammad ibn Abdallah al-Muqri, a prominent 11th-century Andalusian scholar and jurist, was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study of the Quran.

In the realm of science and mathematics, Ammad ibn Ibrahim al-Naqash, a 13th-century mathematician and astronomer from Damascus, made significant contributions to the field of geometry and the development of astronomical instruments.

Moving forward in history, the name Ammad has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One notable figure was Ammad Khan, a 17th-century Mughal military commander and governor of the Deccan region in India, who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

Another prominent individual was Ammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali, an 18th-century Moroccan scholar and poet, known for his influential works on Islamic mysticism and his beautiful poetic compositions.

Throughout the centuries, the name Ammad has been borne by a multitude of individuals, each leaving their mark on history in their respective fields. From scholars and poets to military leaders and intellectuals, the name has carried a rich legacy of strength, wisdom, and cultural significance across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.

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Popularity

Ammad over time

The chart below shows babies named Ammad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ammad, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ammad
02356199920032007

Decades

Ammad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ammad 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
2000s #2992 14 3
1990s #2097 5 1

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FAQ

Ammad: questions and answers

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

In 2007, Ammad was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ammad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2000, with 6 babies registered as Ammad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ammad?

An Arabic masculine name meaning "pillar" or "fortification".

How many people are called Ammad in the UK?

A total of 19 babies have been registered as Ammad across the 4 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.