Muhammad: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muu-HAH-muhd · 3 syllables
Muhammad means “praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol”, from Arabic.
Transliteration of Arabic (muhammad, “praised, commendable, laudable”), the passive participle of (hammada, “to praise, commend, laud, extol”). From the same triconsonantal root (h m d) as, but distinct from, Mahmud. Doublet of Mahound and mammet.
- Meaning
- praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- muu-HAH-muhd
- US rank (2025)
- #239
- US babies a year
- about 1,280 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Muhammad?
Muhammad was the #239 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,473 babies. It’s rising: up 84% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #239 |
| England & Wales | #5 |
| Scotland | #31 |
| Northern Ireland | #304 |
| Ireland | #37 |
| France | #286 |
| Norway | #92 |
| Canada | #26 |
| Australia | #38 |
How old are people named Muhammad?
Half of US adults named Muhammad are older than 27; most are between 18 and 49. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Muhammad
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Muhammad have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Muhammad
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Muhammad
What does the name Muhammad mean?
Muhammad means “praised, commendable, laudable; to praise, commend, laud, extol”. It comes from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Muhammad?
Muhammad is pronounced muu-HAH-muhd.
How popular is the name Muhammad?
Muhammad was the #239 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,473 babies. It’s rising: up 84% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Muhammad?
Half of US adults named Muhammad are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 49.