Mouhamed
Mouhamed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy or commendable.
Origin and history
Mouhamed is a variant spelling of Muhammad, an Arabic name meaning 'praiseworthy'. It is widely used across Francophone West Africa, particularly in Senegal, as well as in other regions. In the United States, it is a moderately used spelling that has gained increased visibility in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
976 babies in the United States have been named Mouhamed since 1880. It ranks #3706 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1573.
States where it is most popular
- NY (70.4 %)
- OH (20.9 %)
- GA (2.8 %)
- KY (1.4 %)
- MD (1.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 70 |
| 2000-2010 | 222 |
| 2010-2019 | 330 |
| 2020-2029 | 354 |
Famous people named Mouhamed
- Mouhamed Gueye: Basketball Player
- Mouhamed Sene: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The spelling 'Mouhamed' reflects French-influenced orthography common in West African nations like Senegal.
- While historically rare in the U.S., over a third of all recorded births with this spelling have occurred since 2020.