Mohamed: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced moh-HAH-med · 3 syllables
Mohamed means “praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol”, from Arabic.
Ultimately from Arabic (muhammad). Doublet of Mahomet and Mamadou.
- Meaning
- praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- moh-HAH-med
- US rank (2025)
- #527
- US babies a year
- about 546 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Mohamed?
Mohamed was the #527 name in the US in 2025, given to 568 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #527 |
| England & Wales | #192 |
| Scotland | #305 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #275 |
| France | #20 |
| Norway | #334 |
| Canada | #156 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Mohamed?
Half of US adults named Mohamed are older than 26; most are between 18 and 46. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mohamed
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mohamed have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Ahmed
- Mokhtar
- Hichem
- Magdi
- Yacine
- Adama
- Mounir
- Nahed
- Moncef
- Djamel
- Alassane
- Aminata
Names like Mohamed
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Mohamed
What does the name Mohamed mean?
Mohamed means “praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol”. It comes from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Mohamed?
Mohamed is pronounced moh-HAH-med.
How popular is the name Mohamed?
Mohamed was the #527 name in the US in 2025, given to 568 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Mohamed?
Half of US adults named Mohamed are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 46.