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Mohammad

♂ Boy

Pronounced moh-HAH-mad /moʊˈhɑː.məd/High

Meaning: Persian and South Asian transliteration variant of Arabic Muhammad, from the root h-m-d meaning 'to praise,' giving the passive meaning of 'the praised one' or 'the highly commendable one'; commonly used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and South AsiaHigh

In 30 seconds: Mohammad is the Persian and South Asian transliteration of Muhammad, meaning 'highly praised.' One of the world's most given names in any spelling, it carries deep Islamic devotion and spiritual significance.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningPersian and South Asian transliteration variant of Arabic Muhammad, from the root h-m-d meaning 'to praise,' giving the passive meaning of 'the praised one' or 'the highly commendable one'; commonly used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and South Asia
U.S. rank (2025)#562 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births529 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 17,177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219642025

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

History & Origin

Mohammad is the Persian and South Asian rendering of Arabic Muhammad, from the root ḥ-m-d ('to praise'). This spelling is dominant in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and among South Asian Muslim diaspora communities. Like all variants, it refers to the Prophet Muhammad (c. 570–632 CE), the founder of Islam, and giving a son this name is considered an act of devotion and blessing.

In the United States, Mohammad is used primarily among South Asian and Persian-heritage Muslim families. It ranks in the top 200 for boys and has been rising with the growth of Muslim immigrant communities, particularly from Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. The combined frequency of all Muhammad spellings makes this one of the most common boys' names in the world when aggregated.

Did you know? The name Muhammad — in all its spelling variants including Mohammad, Mohamed, and Mohammed — is estimated by some scholars to be the most commonly given name in the world, with over 150 million living bearers, reflecting the Islamic practice of honoring the Prophet by naming sons after him.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Muhammad — etymology and Islamic contextU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MuhammadMohammedMohamedMohamad

Nicknames

MoMoeMad

Famous Bearers

  • ★Mohammad Mosaddegh (1882–1967)
    Iranian Prime Minister who nationalized Iran's oil industry; named Time's Man of the Year in 1951.

If you like Mohammad…

Muhammad— the classical Arabic spelling of the identical name with the same profound Islamic meaning
Ali— the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law, equally revered as a devotional name in Islam
Hassan— two-syllable Arabic name meaning 'handsome,' deeply rooted in the same Islamic tradition
Ibrahim— the Arabic form of Abraham, another prophet name with the same global Islamic devotional use

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mohammad mean?

Mohammad means 'the praised one' or 'highly commendable,' from Arabic root h-m-d (to praise). It is the Persian and South Asian spelling of the Prophet Muhammad's name.

How do you pronounce Mohammad?

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

Is Mohammad a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Mohammad?

Mohammad ranks in the U.S. top 200 for boys and is one of the most common names in the world across all spellings, reflecting global Islamic naming practice.