Mohamed
Mohamed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy, worthy of praise.
Origin and history
Mohamed is a direct transliteration of the Arabic masculine name meaning praiseworthy or praised. It is one of the most common given names globally and has maintained steady usage in the United States over recent decades. It serves as a classic and culturally significant choice among families seeking a traditional Arabic name.
Popularity in the United States
19,350 babies in the United States have been named Mohamed since 1880. It ranks #846 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #535.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.4 %)
- MI (9.9 %)
- MN (9.4 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 318 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,070 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,822 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,327 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,472 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,236 |
Famous people named Mohamed
- Mohamed El-Erian: Economist, Author
- Mohamed Sanu: Athlete, Football Player
- Mohamed Salah: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Along with its variant spellings, Mohamed is estimated to be the most common given name in the world.
- Derived from the Arabic triconsonantal root Ḥ-M-D, which relates to praise and gratitude.