Mohammed Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mohammed is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mohammed?
Mohammed is spelled M-O-H-A-M-M-E-D. The name has 8 letters.
Mohammed at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name means “praised” or “praiseworthy” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Mohammed is commonly associated with Arabic origins and derives from the root word for praise.
- Pronunciation
- mo-HA-med · 3 syllables
Mohammed Popularity in 2025
Rank#595
Recorded Births486
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #595 and recorded 5 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 Mohammed Mean?
The name means “praised” or “praiseworthy” in Arabic.
Origin: Mohammed is commonly associated with Arabic origins and derives from the root word for praise.
How Do You Pronounce Mohammed?
Pronunciationmo-HA-med
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mohammed?
- History
- The name Mohammed has been widely used in Islamic cultures due to its association with the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Mohammed 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 | 486 | #595 |
| 2024 | Boys | 481 | #596 |
| 2023 | Boys | 452 | #621 |
| 2022 | Boys | 368 | #717 |
| 2021 | Boys | 382 | #696 |
| 2020 | Boys | 418 | #641 |
| 2019 | Boys | 401 | #659 |
| 2018 | Boys | 425 | #627 |
| 2017 | Boys | 478 | #568 |
| 2016 | Boys | 461 | #592 |
| 2015 | Boys | 561 | #511 |
| 2014 | Boys | 566 | #498 |
| 2013 | Boys | 471 | #557 |
| 2012 | Boys | 467 | #557 |
| 2011 | Boys | 446 | #565 |
| 2010 | Boys | 413 | #602 |
| 2009 | Boys | 392 | #639 |
| 2008 | Boys | 374 | #651 |
| 2007 | Boys | 346 | #685 |
| 2006 | Boys | 370 | #634 |
| 2005 | Boys | 354 | #626 |
| 2004 | Boys | 349 | #615 |
| 2003 | Boys | 349 | #604 |
| 2002 | Boys | 386 | #570 |
When Was Mohammed 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
566 recorded births
National rank #498
2015 · Boys
561 recorded births
National rank #511
2001 · Boys
492 recorded births
National rank #479
2025 · Boys
486 recorded births
National rank #595
Where Mohammed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #210 | 47 |
| NY | #217 | 90 |
| IL | #254 | 44 |
| MD | #407 | 12 |
| VA | #408 | 19 |
| PA | #442 | 23 |
| NJ | #488 | 15 |
| CO | #501 | 11 |