Muhammad
Muhammad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Praised, praiseworthy.
Origin and history
Muhammad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'praised' or 'praiseworthy'. It is traditionally given in honor of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In the United States, its usage has grown substantially in recent decades, rising into the top 300 names for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
21,962 babies in the United States have been named Muhammad since 1880. It ranks #792 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #273.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.6 %)
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- IL (7 %)
- NJ (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 524 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,023 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,727 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,357 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,801 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,462 |
Famous people named Muhammad
- Muhammad Ali: Boxer, Activist
Nicknames
Mo
Fun facts
- Muhammad is widely considered the most popular given name in the world due to its immense cultural and religious significance.
- The name derives from the Arabic triconsonantal root Ḥ-M-D, which relates to praise and gratitude.