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Mohamad

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-HAM-uhd /mʊ.ˈhæm.əd/Medium

Meaning: Praised, commendableMedium

In 30 seconds: Mohamad is an Arabic name meaning 'praised' or 'commendable', one of many spellings of Muhammad.
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Origin MediumArabic, Malay, Indonesian
MeaningPraised, commendable
U.S. rank (2024)#1974 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births79 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,589

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919742024

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

History & Origin

Mohamad carries the Arabic meaning 'praised, commendable'. It is one of the widely used transliterations of the same revered Arabic name, used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities. Its meaning of praise gives it deep significance for many families.

It appears in many spellings, including Mohamed, Mohammad, and the historical Latin forms Mahomet and Mahometus, all rendering the same name. The footballer Mohamad Ghaddar is among its bearers.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mohamad is 'praised, commendable', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Mohamad — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MahometMahometusMihammadMohamedMohammad

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Mohamad Ghaddar (1984–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Mohamad Chatah (1951–2013)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Mohamad…

Mohammad— A common transliteration of the same 'praised' Arabic name as Mohamad.
Mohamed— Another spelling of the identical name as Mohamad.
Ahmad— A related Arabic name from the same 'praise' root as Mohamad.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mohamad mean?

Mohamad is usually explained as meaning 'praised, commendable' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Mohamad?

It's commonly said moo-HAM-uhd /mʊ.ˈhæm.əd/.

Is Mohamad a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mohamad is used as a boy name.

How popular is Mohamad?

In 2024, Mohamad ranked #1974 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.