Muhammad Boy

Popularity: #233 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmoo-HAH-mad / mʊˈhɑː.məd

Arabic

Meaning

Praiseworthy

Historical & Cultural Background

Muhammad is a common name in Islamic culture, derived from the Arabic root 'ḥ-m-d', which means 'to praise'. It is most famously associated with the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who lived in the 6th and 7th centuries CE. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world and has significant religious importance. Variants of the name can be found in various cultures and languages, reflecting its global influence.

Trend Summary

The name Muhammad has consistently ranked among the most popular names for boys in the United States.

Similar Names

MahmoudMustafaHassanIbrahimYusufKhalidRashidSamir

Variants

  • Mohammed
  • Mohammad
  • Muhammed

International Variants

  • Mahmoud (Arabic)
  • Muhammed (Turkish)
  • Muhammed (Persian)
  • Mohamed (French)

Famous people named Muhammad

Muhammad Ali was a professional boxer and cultural icon known for his achievements in the sport and his activism.

Muhammad ibn Abdullah is recognized as the Prophet of Islam, revered by Muslims as the last prophet sent by God.

Muhammad Javad Zarif is an Iranian diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran.

Muhammad Salah is an Egyptian professional footballer known for his success in European football.

Fictional characters named Muhammad

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Sibling Suggestions

AhmedAliOmarFatimaAishaZainab

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Muhammad was first seen in the United States in 1929. Muhammad has ranked as high as #417 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Muhammad has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Muhammad (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 365
28%
CA 149
11%
TX 123
9%
PA 93
7%
IL 90
7%
VA 62
5%
OH 59
4%
MD 57
4%
MI 40
3%
FL 39
3%
GA 33
2%
IN 26
2%
WA 22
2%
NC 20
2%
MA 18
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19295
19415
19485
19616
19645
19668
196711
196810
196912
197023
197133
197225
197316
197430
197555
197675
197777
197885
1979106
198084
198191
1982108
1983115
1984122
1985100
198695
1987110
1988106
198991
1990106
1991114
1992139
1993145
1994153
1995191
1996190
1997217
1998228
1999240
2000304
2001339
2002284
2003306
2004296
2005299
2006366
2007330
2008403
2009430
2010510
2011545
2012582
2013694
2014774
2015882
2016958
2017897
2018962
2019996
20201,063
20211,085
20221,155
20231,240
20241,441