The nameMohammed
Mohammed is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "praised". The name of the Prophet of Islam, it is the most common name in the world in all its spellings.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Mohammed comes from the Arabic Muhammad, "praised, praiseworthy", from the root hamida, "to praise".
Origin
Arabic. Muhammad is the Prophet of Islam, born in Mecca around 570.
History
In England and Wales, Muhammad, in all its spellings, has been the most given boys' name in recent years; the spelling Mohammed alone is in the top 20.
Did you know?
- The boxer Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Clay and changed his name in 1964.
Famous people named Mohammed
- Mohamed Salah, footballer
- Muhammad Ali, boxer
- Mo Farah, athlete
Popularity of the name Mohammed
Mohammed in the United States
Mohammed was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 4,689 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Mohammed. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Mohammed in the United States were born before 2007, 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 420 births a year.
Mohammed in the United Kingdom
Mohammed was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 32,353 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Mohammed. Half of all babies named Mohammed in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, 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 1,719 births a year.
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Mohammed in Norway
Sibling names for Mohammed
Names from the same generation as Mohammed, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohammed mean?
Mohammed comes from the Arabic Muhammad, "praised, praiseworthy", from the root hamida, "to praise".
What is the origin of the name Mohammed?
Arabic. Muhammad is the Prophet of Islam, born in Mecca around 570.
Is Mohammed a girl's or a boy's name?
Mohammed is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mohammed?
In 2024, Mohammed was the 596th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 481 births.
What are good sibling names for Mohammed?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Salma, Noor, Alia and Zainab for a sister, Ahmed, Hassan, Ahmad and Ali for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mohammed?
Mohamed Salah, footballer; Muhammad Ali, boxer; Mo Farah, athlete.