What does the name Muhammad mean?

The name Muhammad means "Praiseworthy".

What is the origin of the name Muhammad?

Muhammad is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Muhammad?

In 2023, 1,441 babies were named Muhammad in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Muhammad a boy's name?

Yes, Muhammad is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,441 ↗

All-Time Total: 20,478

Peak Year: 2024

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.

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.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Muhammad

Arham Zayan Abdullah Abdul Umar Azaan Yusuf Morris

Complementary Names / Sisters

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

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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