The nameMamady

Mamady is a West African boy's name.

Meaning

A West African form of Muhammad, "praiseworthy".

Origin

West African, of Arabic origin.

History

In France it has been given since the late 1970s, most often in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Mamady

Mamady in France

915thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (40 births)
555babies named Mamady in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mamady was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 160 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Mamady. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Mamady in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 28 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mamady mean?

A West African form of Muhammad, "praiseworthy".

What is the origin of the name Mamady?

West African, of Arabic origin.

Is Mamady a girl's or a boy's name?

Mamady is a boy's name.