Mohammad: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced moh-HAH-med · 3 syllables
Mohammad means “praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol”, from Arabic.
A given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
- Meaning
- praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- moh-HAH-med
- US rank (2025)
- #561
- US babies a year
- about 492 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Mohammad?
Mohammad was the #561 name in the US in 2025, given to 529 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #561 |
| England & Wales | #74 |
| Scotland | #193 |
| Ireland | #206 |
| France | #398 |
| Norway | #112 |
| Canada | #95 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Mohammad?
Half of US adults named Mohammad are older than 29; most are between 19 and 46. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mohammad
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mohammad have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Mohammad
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Mohammad
What does the name Mohammad mean?
Mohammad means “praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol”. It comes from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Mohammad?
Mohammad is pronounced moh-HAH-med.
How popular is the name Mohammad?
Mohammad was the #561 name in the US in 2025, given to 529 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Mohammad?
Half of US adults named Mohammad are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 46.