Mohamed Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mohamed is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mohamed?
Mohamed is spelled M-O-H-A-M-E-D. The name has 7 letters.
Mohamed at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Mohamed means “praiseworthy” or “praised.”
- Origin
- Mohamed is an Arabic given name commonly associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
- Pronunciation
- moh-HAH-med · 3 syllables
Mohamed Popularity in 2025
Rank#527
Recorded Births568
- Boys usage rose 23 places to #527 and recorded 27 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mohamed Mean?
Mohamed means “praiseworthy” or “praised.”
Origin: Mohamed is an Arabic given name commonly associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
How Do You Pronounce Mohamed?
Pronunciationmoh-HAH-med
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mohamed?
- History
- Mohamed has been widely used in Muslim-majority countries and communities for many centuries due to its religious significance.
Mohamed Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 568 | #527 |
| 2024 | Boys | 541 | #550 |
| 2023 | Boys | 543 | #543 |
| 2022 | Boys | 524 | #565 |
| 2021 | Boys | 552 | #533 |
| 2020 | Boys | 508 | #556 |
| 2019 | Boys | 614 | #477 |
| 2018 | Boys | 654 | #456 |
| 2017 | Boys | 663 | #456 |
| 2016 | Boys | 647 | #473 |
| 2015 | Boys | 671 | #451 |
| 2014 | Boys | 712 | #428 |
| 2013 | Boys | 645 | #446 |
| 2012 | Boys | 626 | #441 |
| 2011 | Boys | 635 | #429 |
| 2010 | Boys | 605 | #442 |
| 2009 | Boys | 649 | #433 |
| 2008 | Boys | 535 | #507 |
| 2007 | Boys | 590 | #463 |
| 2006 | Boys | 573 | #468 |
| 2005 | Boys | 524 | #478 |
| 2004 | Boys | 484 | #505 |
| 2003 | Boys | 480 | #506 |
| 2002 | Boys | 453 | #503 |
When Was Mohamed Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Boys
712 recorded births
National rank #428
2015 · Boys
671 recorded births
National rank #451
2017 · Boys
663 recorded births
National rank #456
2018 · Boys
654 recorded births
National rank #456
Where Mohamed Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #88 | 69 |
| NY | #192 | 104 |
| MI | #241 | 42 |
| OH | #287 | 42 |
| PA | #356 | 31 |
| NJ | #363 | 22 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| VA | #382 | 21 |