Mohammad
Mohammad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy, praised.
Origin and history
Mohammad is a classic Arabic name derived from the root h-m-d, meaning praised or praiseworthy. It is one of the most widely given names in the world due to its central importance in Islam. In the United States, its usage has steadily grown, placing it comfortably within the top 600 names for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
17,183 babies in the United States have been named Mohammad since 1880. It ranks #898 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #584.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.1 %)
- CA (15.6 %)
- IL (11.1 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NJ (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 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 439 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,710 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,594 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,052 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,494 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,859 |
Famous people named Mohammad
- Mohammad Khatami: President, Politician
Nicknames
Mo
Fun facts
- Mohammad, including its various regional transliterations, is estimated to be the single most popular given name for males worldwide.
- The name stems from the Arabic triconsonantal root H-M-D, which relates to expressing gratitude and praise.