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Mahamed

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Mahamed

Pronounced muh-HAH-med /məˈhɑ.mɛd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy; the commendable one'; the name of the Prophet of Islam; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Praised; praiseworthy: Mahamed spells Muhammad. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'muh-HAH-med'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy; the commendable one'; the name of the Prophet of Islam; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#7486 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 404
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019942025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mahamed is a spelling of Muhammad — from the Arabic, 'praised; praiseworthy; the commendable one'; the name of the Prophet of Islam (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'muh-HAH-med').

In the U.S. it appears in Somali and other Muslim families. Rare in this form, praised at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Muhammad is Arabic for 'praised; praiseworthy' (the name of the Prophet of Islam) — Mahamed is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the sacred sense; said 'muh-HAH-med').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Muhammad — Arabic; sacred sense

Variations

MuhammadMohamedMohammed

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahamed mean?

Mahamed spells Muhammad — Arabic 'praised; praiseworthy'; the name of the Prophet of Islam. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Mahamed?

It's said muh-HAH-med /məˈhɑ.mɛd/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mahamed a boy or girl name?

Mahamed is a boy's name.

How popular is Mahamed?

Mahamed is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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