Mohammad Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmo-HAH-mad / mɔːˈhɑːmədArabic
Meaning
Praiseworthy
Historical & Cultural Background
Mohammad is a widely used name in the Muslim world, 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 is regarded as the last prophet in a long line of prophets in Islamic tradition. The name has been popular among Muslims for centuries and is often given to boys in honor of the Prophet. Variants of the name can be found in many cultures influenced by Islam.
Trend Summary
The name Mohammad has consistently ranked among the most popular names for boys in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
- Mohamad
International Variants
- Mahomet (French)
- Muhammed (Turkish)
- Muhammed (Arabic)
Famous people named Mohammad
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Fictional characters named Mohammad
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mohammad was first seen in the United States in 1964. Mohammad has ranked as high as #883 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Mohammad has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mohammad (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 79 | |
| NY | 76 | |
| TX | 44 | |
| IL | 39 | |
| VA | 32 | |
| FL | 18 | |
| MD | 16 | |
| MI | 16 | |
| GA | 15 | |
| WA | 14 | |
| OH | 13 | |
| PA | 12 | |
| LA | 10 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| IN | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1978 | 75 |
| 1979 | 110 |
| 1980 | 112 |
| 1981 | 119 |
| 1982 | 131 |
| 1983 | 145 |
| 1984 | 158 |
| 1985 | 157 |
| 1986 | 176 |
| 1987 | 219 |
| 1988 | 239 |
| 1989 | 252 |
| 1990 | 278 |
| 1991 | 326 |
| 1992 | 311 |
| 1993 | 338 |
| 1994 | 318 |
| 1995 | 350 |
| 1996 | 398 |
| 1997 | 398 |
| 1998 | 450 |
| 1999 | 426 |
| 2000 | 509 |
| 2001 | 470 |
| 2002 | 423 |
| 2003 | 395 |
| 2004 | 340 |
| 2005 | 345 |
| 2006 | 413 |
| 2007 | 388 |
| 2008 | 348 |
| 2009 | 420 |
| 2010 | 370 |
| 2011 | 398 |
| 2012 | 424 |
| 2013 | 447 |
| 2014 | 468 |
| 2015 | 524 |
| 2016 | 451 |
| 2017 | 480 |
| 2018 | 444 |
| 2019 | 488 |
| 2020 | 397 |
| 2021 | 409 |
| 2022 | 537 |
| 2023 | 510 |
| 2024 | 475 |