Muhammad Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Muhammad is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Muhammad?
Muhammad is spelled M-U-H-A-M-M-A-D. The name has 8 letters.
Muhammad at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- One who is praised.
- Origin
- The name Muhammad may derive from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning “to praise.”
- Pronunciation
- mew-HA-mud · 3 syllables
Muhammad Popularity in 2025
Rank#239
Recorded Births1,473
- Boys usage rose 7 places to #239 and recorded 28 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 Muhammad Mean?
One who is praised.
Origin: The name Muhammad may derive from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning “to praise.”
How Do You Pronounce Muhammad?
Pronunciationmew-HA-mud
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Muhammad?
- History
- Muhammad is commonly associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century.
Muhammad 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 | 1,473 | #239 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,445 | #246 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,241 | #271 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,155 | #298 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,085 | #307 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,063 | #309 |
| 2019 | Boys | 996 | #337 |
| 2018 | Boys | 962 | #346 |
| 2017 | Boys | 898 | #369 |
| 2016 | Boys | 958 | #352 |
| 2015 | Boys | 882 | #365 |
| 2014 | Boys | 774 | #400 |
| 2013 | Boys | 694 | #423 |
| 2012 | Boys | 582 | #469 |
| 2011 | Boys | 545 | #482 |
| 2010 | Boys | 510 | #505 |
| 2009 | Boys | 430 | #601 |
| 2008 | Boys | 403 | #616 |
| 2007 | Boys | 330 | #705 |
| 2006 | Boys | 366 | #637 |
| 2005 | Boys | 299 | #691 |
| 2004 | Boys | 296 | #681 |
| 2003 | Boys | 306 | #651 |
| 2002 | Boys | 284 | #657 |
When Was Muhammad 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.
2025 · Boys
1,473 recorded births
National rank #239
2024 · Boys
1,445 recorded births
National rank #246
2023 · Boys
1,241 recorded births
National rank #271
2022 · Boys
1,155 recorded births
National rank #298
Where Muhammad 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 | #39 | 360 |
| MD | #90 | 61 |
| IL | #109 | 108 |
| VA | #120 | 71 |
| DE | #142 | 7 |
| PA | #150 | 87 |
| NJ | #173 | 59 |
| OH | #194 | 66 |