Mamadou

Mamadou - A very unique male name

Mamadou appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #3370. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Mamadou and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Mamadou? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Mamadou. The baby boy name Mamadou was given to 71 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1481 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 20,652 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mamadou peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 1272.

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Mamadou is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mamadou is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #390 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,477.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mamadou is where you live.

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Mamadou origin and meaning

West African form of Muhammad

The Fulani and Mandinka form of Muhammad, 'praised' — the name of the Prophet of Islam as adapted in West African languages

Mamadou is Muhammad as the name settled in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and their neighbours, in use for centuries and carried to America by West African immigration from the 1990s. It has risen steadily and is near its peak. In West Africa it is as ordinary and honoured a name as Muhammad is elsewhere.

Attested etymology

Mamadou is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Mamadou, pop culture references for the name Mamadou and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Mamadou

We've found the following names that sound similar to Mamadou, sorted by popularity.

Matthew / Mateo / Mathew / Matteo / Muhammad / Matt / Monte / Mohamed / Mohammad / Mohammed /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Mamadou

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Mamadou a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Mamadou?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAH-mah-doo · /ˈmɑːməduː/

Around the world

• Mamadou (Fulani) — The West African form itself, used across the Sahel.

Spellings and nicknames

• Amadou — The related West African form of Ahmad/Muhammad names; a separate established name.

Famous bearers

• Mamadou Sakho — French footballer, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Crystal Palace (b. 1990) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Mamadou is a name of home for West African families — instantly recognised across the Sahel and its diaspora. Its steady American rise follows immigration, not fashion.

Worth knowing

• Outside West African communities the name is unfamiliar and will need spelling.
• Mamadou and Amadou are related but different names and are often confused.