The nameMohamed
Mohamed is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "praised". A spelling of the name of the Prophet of Islam, it is common in Africa and the Arab world.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Mohamed comes from the Arabic Muhammad, "praised, praiseworthy".
Origin
Arabic. The spelling Mohamed is common in North and West Africa.
History
Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool forward, is a famous bearer. All spellings of Muhammad together are the most given boys' name in England and Wales in recent years.
Mohamed in other languages
Muhammad is the standard transliteration of the Arabic. It is Mohamed and Mohammed in North Africa and France, Mehmet in Turkish, Mamadou in West Africa, Magomed in the Caucasus and Muhammad in South Asia. It is one of the most common names in the world.
Nicknames for Mohamed
The most common nicknames for Mohamed: Mo and Momo.
Did you know?
- Mohamed Salah has been the Premier League's top scorer several times with Liverpool.
- Mohamed ElBaradei won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.
Famous people named Mohamed
- Mohamed Salah, footballer
- Mohamed ElBaradei, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
- Mohamed Hadid, businessman
Popularity of the name Mohamed
Mohamed in the United States
Mohamed was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 6,472 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Mohamed. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Mohamed in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 533 births a year on average, against 650 in the five years before.
Mohamed in the United Kingdom
Mohamed was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 3,570 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Mohamed. Half of all babies named Mohamed in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 251 births a year.
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Sibling names for Mohamed
Names from the same generation as Mohamed, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohamed mean?
Mohamed comes from the Arabic Muhammad, "praised, praiseworthy".
What is the origin of the name Mohamed?
Arabic. The spelling Mohamed is common in North and West Africa.
Is Mohamed a girl's or a boy's name?
Mohamed is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mohamed?
In 2024, Mohamed was the 547th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 540 births.
What are good sibling names for Mohamed?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Salma, Aliyah, Alia and Aliya for a sister, Ahmed, Ali, Hassan and Ahmad for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Mohamed?
The most common nicknames for Mohamed are Mo and Momo.
Who are famous people named Mohamed?
Mohamed Salah, footballer; Mohamed ElBaradei, Nobel Peace Prize laureate; Mohamed Hadid, businessman.