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Muhamad

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-HAH-mad /muˈhɑ.məd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; one worthy of praise' — the name of the Prophet of Islam; we note the sacred nameLow

In 30 seconds: Praiseworthy: Muhamad spells Muhammad. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'moo-HAH-mad').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; one worthy of praise' — the name of the Prophet of Islam; we note the sacred name
U.S. rank (2024)#7093 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419862024

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

Muhamad is a spelling of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; one worthy of praise' — the name of the Prophet of Islam (we note the sacred name). A crisp, devout name (said 'moo-HAH-mad'; nickname Hamad).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, praiseworthy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Muhammad means 'praiseworthy; one worthy of praise' in Arabic — the name of the Prophet of Islam, among the most given names in the world — Muhamad is a spelling, crisp and devout (we note the sacred name; said 'moo-HAH-mad').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Muhammad — sacred name noted

Variations

MuhammadMohammedMohamed

Nicknames

Hamad

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Muhammad— the standard spelling
Mohammed— a fellow spelling
Mohamed— a kin spelling
Ahmad— a companion 'praiseworthy' Arabic boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muhamad mean?

Muhamad spells Muhammad — Arabic 'praiseworthy; worthy of praise' (the Prophet of Islam). We note the sacred name.

How do you pronounce Muhamad?

It's said moo-HAH-mad /muˈhɑ.məd/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Muhamad a boy or girl name?

Muhamad is a boy's name.

How popular is Muhamad?

Muhamad is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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