The nameMohamed-Ali

Mohamed-Ali is a compound boy's name of Arabic origin joining Mohamed and Ali. It has been given in France since the 1970s.

Meaning

Mohamed comes from the Arabic muhammad, "praised". Ali comes from 'aliyy, "high, noble".

Origin

Arabic. The boxer Muhammad Ali took this name after converting to Islam.

History

Mohamed-Ali appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the early 2010s.

Popularity of the name Mohamed-Ali

Mohamed-Ali in France

777thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (105 births)
2,450babies named Mohamed-Ali in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mohamed-Ali was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 940 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Mohamed-Ali. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Mohamed-Ali in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 59 births a year on average, against 84 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mohamed-Ali mean?

Mohamed comes from the Arabic muhammad, "praised". Ali comes from 'aliyy, "high, noble".

What is the origin of the name Mohamed-Ali?

Arabic. The boxer Muhammad Ali took this name after converting to Islam.

Is Mohamed-Ali a girl's or a boy's name?

Mohamed-Ali is a boy's name.