Mohammad Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mohammad is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mohammad?
Mohammad is spelled M-O-H-A-M-M-A-D. The name has 8 letters.
Mohammad at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Mohammad means “praised” or “praiseworthy” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Mohammad is commonly associated with the Arabic language and Islamic tradition.
- Pronunciation
- moh-HAM-mad · 3 syllables
Mohammad Popularity in 2025
Rank#561
Recorded Births529
- Boys usage rose 39 places to #561 and recorded 54 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 Mohammad Mean?
Mohammad means “praised” or “praiseworthy” in Arabic.
Origin: Mohammad is commonly associated with the Arabic language and Islamic tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Mohammad?
Pronunciationmoh-HAM-mad
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mohammad?
- History
- The name Mohammad has been used widely in Muslim communities for centuries, primarily in reference to the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Mohammad 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 | 529 | #561 |
| 2024 | Boys | 475 | #600 |
| 2023 | Boys | 511 | #573 |
| 2022 | Boys | 538 | #555 |
| 2021 | Boys | 409 | #664 |
| 2020 | Boys | 397 | #663 |
| 2019 | Boys | 488 | #571 |
| 2018 | Boys | 444 | #607 |
| 2017 | Boys | 480 | #566 |
| 2016 | Boys | 451 | #596 |
| 2015 | Boys | 524 | #545 |
| 2014 | Boys | 468 | #589 |
| 2013 | Boys | 447 | #574 |
| 2012 | Boys | 424 | #597 |
| 2011 | Boys | 398 | #609 |
| 2010 | Boys | 370 | #651 |
| 2009 | Boys | 420 | #610 |
| 2008 | Boys | 348 | #688 |
| 2007 | Boys | 388 | #627 |
| 2006 | Boys | 413 | #596 |
| 2005 | Boys | 345 | #634 |
| 2004 | Boys | 340 | #623 |
| 2003 | Boys | 395 | #566 |
| 2002 | Boys | 423 | #531 |
When Was Mohammad 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.
2022 · Boys
538 recorded births
National rank #555
2025 · Boys
529 recorded births
National rank #561
2015 · Boys
524 recorded births
National rank #545
2023 · Boys
511 recorded births
National rank #573
Where Mohammad 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #270 | 70 |
| IL | #287 | 38 |
| MD | #300 | 18 |
| VA | #303 | 27 |
| MI | #330 | 27 |
| NJ | #363 | 22 |
| WA | #364 | 20 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |