Mohamad
Mohamad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy, praised.
Origin and history
Mohamad is a spelling variant of the Arabic masculine name Muhammad, which means praised or praiseworthy. It holds significant cultural importance throughout the Islamic world as the name of the Islamic prophet. In the United States, it is a recognizable traditional name with steady usage among families seeking a classic Arabic name.
Popularity in the United States
3,662 babies in the United States have been named Mohamad since 1880. It ranks #2116 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1498.
States where it is most popular
- MI (37.1 %)
- CA (18.8 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 436 |
| 1990-2000 | 978 |
| 2000-2010 | 921 |
| 2010-2019 | 800 |
| 2020-2029 | 432 |
Famous people named Mohamad
- Mohamad Ahsan: Badminton player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Mohamad is one of several common Latin-alphabet transliterations of the original Arabic name.
- Along with its spelling variants like Muhammad and Mohammed, it is considered one of the most popular given names in the world.