Muhammad

Boy's name

Muhammad is an Arabic name derived from the root word "ḥ-m-d," meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy." It is a common name among Muslim communities worldwide.

Meaning Praiseworthy
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 1,441 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Muhammad Ali - Boxing champion and activist.
  • Muhammad Yunus - Microfinance pioneer and Nobel laureate.
  • Muhammad bin Qasim - Conqueror of Sindh, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Iqbal - Poet and philosopher, inspired Pakistan's creation.
  • Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi - Mathematician, father of algebra.
  • Muhammad V - Former King of Malaysia.
  • Muhammadu Buhari - President of Nigeria.
  • Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq - Former President of Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Shahid - Field hockey player, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Muhammad Rafiq Tarar - Former President of Pakistan.

Brothers for Muhammad

Boy names closely related to Muhammad

Arham Zayan Abdullah Abdul Umar Azaan Yusuf Morris

Sisters for Muhammad

Girl names closely related to Muhammad

Ayesha Safiya Dua Khadija Khadijah Rachel Leora Fatimah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Muhammad

Mamadou Mohamad Mohamed Mohammad Mohammed

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