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Muhammed

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-HAM-ed /mʊ.ˈhæm.ɛd/Medium

Meaning: Praiseworthy, praised oneMedium

In 30 seconds: Muhammed is an Arabic name meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'praised one'. It is one of the most widely given names in the world.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningPraiseworthy, praised one
U.S. rank (2024)#1657 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births102 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,533

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419702024

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

History & Origin

The name comes from Arabic and means 'praised' or 'worthy of praise'. It is borne in honor of the Prophet, which has carried it across cultures and languages for centuries. The English spelling here is one of many ways the Arabic name is rendered.

Across regions the name shifts into forms like the Turkish Mehmet and Mehmed, or Muhammet. The shared meaning of praise holds steady through all of them.

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

Variations

MehmedMehmetMuhammetMahometMahometus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muhammed mean?

Muhammed is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Turkish tradition.

How do you pronounce Muhammed?

It's commonly said moo-HAM-ed /mʊ.ˈhæm.ɛd/.

Is Muhammed a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Muhammed?

In 2024, Muhammed ranked #1657 in the U.S. for boys, with 102 births recorded.