Mohammad
Mohammad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”, pronounced moh-HAM-ad. It ranked #562 in the United States in 2025, given to 529 babies, and peaked at #465 in 2000. Common nicknames: Mo, Hamad.
How popular is Mohammad in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Mohammad mean, and where does it come from?
Mohammad is one of the English spellings of the Arabic Muhammad, "praised" — the name of the Prophet of Islam and, counting all its spellings, almost certainly the most widely given name in the world. Transliteration splits it many ways in English: Muhammad, Mohamed, Mohammed, Muhammed. American records hold this spelling from 1964; it entered the top thousand in 1979 and is still rising. In many Muslim families it is a first name given to every son, with the second name doing the daily work.
How is Mohammad used around the world?
Mohammad is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 7+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Mohammad?
Famous People Named Mohammad
- Mohammad Mosaddegh — Prime Minister of Iran and architect of oil nationalisation
- Mohammad Rafi — Indian playback singer
- Mohammad Salah — Egyptian international footballer, in the Mohamed spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Mohammad mean?
Mohammad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Praised, praiseworthy." Mohammad is one of the English spellings of the Arabic Muhammad, "praised" — the name of the Prophet of Islam and, counting all its spellings, almost certainly the most widely given name in the world. Transliteration splits it many ways in English: Muhammad, Mohamed, Mohammed, Muhammed.
How do you pronounce Mohammad?
Mohammad is pronounced moh-HAM-ad. Common variations include Muhammad, Mohamed, Mohammed.
Is Mohammad a boy name?
Yes, Mohammad is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Mo, Hamad.