Mohamed

Boy's name

Mohamed is an Arabic name derived from the root word "ḥ-m-d," meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable." It has its origins in Islamic tradition.

Meaning Praiseworthy
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 540
Peak year 2014

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mohamed Salah - Soccer player, plays for Liverpool and Egypt.
  • Mohamed Ali - Boxer, known as "The Greatest" in boxing history.
  • Mohamed Hadid - Real estate developer and father of models.
  • Mohamed ElBaradei - Diplomat, former Director General of the IAEA.
  • Mohamed Morsi - Politician, former President of Egypt.
  • Mohamed Farah - Athlete, British long-distance runner, multiple Olympic champion.
  • Mohamed Bouazizi - Activist, sparked the Arab Spring protests in Tunisia.
  • Mohamed Aboutrika - Soccer player, Egyptian football legend.
  • Mohamed Bamba - Basketball player, plays for the Orlando Magic.

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