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Mohamed

♂ Boy

Pronounced moh-HAH-med /moʊˈhɑː.mɛd/High

Meaning: From Arabic Muhammad, derived from the root h-m-d meaning 'to praise,' giving a passive meaning of 'the praised one' or 'the highly commendable one'; the primary spelling used in North and West AfricaHigh

In 30 seconds: Mohamed is the North and West African spelling of the Prophet Muhammad's name, meaning 'highly praised.' It is one of the most given names in the world, carrying deep spiritual significance in Islam.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Muhammad, derived from the root h-m-d meaning 'to praise,' giving a passive meaning of 'the praised one' or 'the highly commendable one'; the primary spelling used in North and West Africa
U.S. rank (2025)#527 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births568 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,349

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419432025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mohamed is a transliteration variant of Arabic Muhammad, itself from the root ḥ-m-d ('to praise'). The name was borne by the Prophet Muhammad (c. 570–632 CE), founder of Islam, and naming a son Mohamed is considered an act of blessing and devotion across the Islamic world. The spelling Mohamed is most prevalent in North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt) and West Africa (Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast).

In Western countries, Mohamed is the preferred spelling among families of North African and Francophone African heritage. In the United Kingdom, Mohamed regularly appears in city-level top-10 lists. In the United States it ranks in the top 200, reflecting the growing size and influence of Muslim immigrant communities. The name's diversity of spellings — Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohamed, Mohamad — means its combined frequency is far higher than any single spelling suggests.

Did you know? Muhammad (in all its spelling variants) is regularly cited as the most common given name on Earth — with hundreds of millions of bearers worldwide — reflecting the Islamic practice of honoring the Prophet by naming sons after him.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Muhammad — etymology and Islamic contextU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MuhammadMohammedMohamadMuhammed

Nicknames

MoMoeHamad

Famous Bearers

  • ★Mohamed Salah (1992–present)
    Egyptian professional footballer and Premier League star widely regarded as one of the world's best players.
  • ★Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) (1942–2016)
    American heavyweight boxing champion and global humanitarian figure, born Cassius Clay.

If you like Mohamed…

Muhammad— the classical Arabic spelling of the identical name with the same meaning and devotion
Hamza— a companion of the Prophet, equally rooted in Islamic devotional naming
Ibrahim— the Arabic form of Abraham, another deeply revered prophetic name in Islam
Omar— classic Arabic boys' name from the Islamic tradition with global reach

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mohamed mean?

Mohamed means 'the praised one' or 'highly commendable,' from Arabic root h-m-d (to praise). It is the North African spelling of the Prophet Muhammad's name.

How do you pronounce Mohamed?

It is said moh-HAH-med — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mohamed a boy or girl name?

Mohamed is used exclusively as a boys' name across Islamic naming traditions.

How popular is Mohamed?

Mohamed, across all spelling variants, is one of the most common names in the world. In the U.S. it ranks in the top 200 for boys and is rising with growing Muslim communities.