The nameMohammad
Mohammad is a spelling of Muhammad, the name of the Prophet of Islam, common in Iran, Pakistan and among British Muslims.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Mohammad comes from the Arabic Muhammad, "praised, praiseworthy", from the root h-m-d, "to praise".
Origin
Arabic. The spelling Mohammad reflects Persian and South Asian pronunciation.
History
In England and Wales, where the name's spellings are counted separately, Mohammad reached 53rd place in 2024, while Muhammad was first.
Famous people named Mohammad
- Mohammad Mosaddegh, Prime Minister of Iran
- Mohammad Rizwan, cricketer
- Mohammad Amir, cricketer
Popularity of the name Mohammad
Mohammad in the United States
Mohammad was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 4,494 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Mohammad. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Mohammad in the United States were born before 2006, 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 466 births a year.
Mohammad in the United Kingdom
Mohammad was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 10,192 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Mohammad. Half of all babies named Mohammad in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, 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 890 births a year.
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Mohammad in Norway
Sibling names for Mohammad
Names from the same generation as Mohammad, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohammad mean?
Mohammad comes from the Arabic Muhammad, "praised, praiseworthy", from the root h-m-d, "to praise".
What is the origin of the name Mohammad?
Arabic. The spelling Mohammad reflects Persian and South Asian pronunciation.
Is Mohammad a girl's or a boy's name?
Mohammad is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mohammad?
In 2024, Mohammad was the 598th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 475 births.
What are good sibling names for Mohammad?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Noor, Salma, Alia and Samira for a sister, Hassan, Ahmed, Ahmad and Ali for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mohammad?
Mohammad Mosaddegh, Prime Minister of Iran; Mohammad Rizwan, cricketer; Mohammad Amir, cricketer.