Muhammad

Muhammad - A very unique male name

Muhammad appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #1434. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Muhammad and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Muhammad? 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 Muhammad. The baby boy name Muhammad was given to 1,433 baby boys in 2025, ranking #241 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,023 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Muhammad peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 241.

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Muhammad is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Muhammad is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #39 - and is the least popular in Oklahoma at position #678.

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 Muhammad is where you live.

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Muhammad origin and meaning

Arabic

"Praised, praiseworthy" — the passive participle of hamida, "to praise"

Muhammad is the name of the Prophet of Islam and, in its many transliterations, among the most widely given names in the world. In American data it has risen steadily and reached its peak in 2025, almost always given within Muslim families for whom it carries devotion as well as heritage.

Attested etymology

Muhammad is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Muhammad

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

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

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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 Muhammad

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 Muhammad 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 Muhammad?

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

moo-HAM-ad · /mʊˈhæməd/
Pronunciations and spellings vary by language and family tradition — moo-HAM-ed, muh-HAH-mahd and others are all in use; follow the family's own form.

Around the world

• Mehmet (Turkish) — The Turkish form of the same name
• Mohammad (Persian) — The Persian transliteration of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Mohammed — The most common alternative transliteration
• Mohamed — A transliteration common in Egypt and the Maghreb
• Mohammad — A transliteration common in Persian and South Asian usage

Famous bearers

• Muhammad — Prophet of Islam (570–632) Historical
• Muhammad Ali — Boxer and activist; born Cassius Clay, he took the name Muhammad Ali on converting to Islam and became world-famous under it (1942–2016) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Muhammad to honor the Prophet and to root a son in faith and family tradition — it is a name of devotion first and fashion never.

Worth knowing

• The many transliterations (Mohammed, Mohamed, Mohammad) mean the family's chosen spelling will need stating, and each spelling carries its own tradition.
• In the United States the name invites questions from people outside the faith; most bearer families expect and handle this.