Mohamed first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Mohamed has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Mohamed

A masculine Arabic name meaning "highly praised" or "praiseworthy".

Popularity of Mohamed by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Mohamed is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 540 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mohamed.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20245400
20235420
20225240
20215520
20205070
20196140
20186540
20176620
20166470
20156710
20147120
20136450
20126260
20116350
20106050
20096490
20085350
20075900
20065730
20055230
20044840
20034800
20024530
20015410
20004980
19994320
19984300
19973460
19962850
19952820
19942370
19932150
19922000
19912020
19901930
19891400
19881170
19871210
19861320
19851160
1984860
1983900
19821030
1981910
1980720
1979710
1978580
1977580
1976330
1975300

The history of the first name Mohamed

The name Mohamed has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "to praise" or "to give thanks." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and the Prophet Muhammad, who is considered the last messenger of God in Islam.

Mohamed is a variant spelling of the name Muhammad, which is the most common form used in the Arabic world. The name has been widely used across various regions and cultures influenced by Islam, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia and Europe.

The name Muhammad first appears in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, where it is mentioned numerous times. In Islamic tradition, the name Muhammad is revered as the name of the Prophet, who was born in Mecca (present-day Saudi Arabia) in 570 CE.

Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mohamed can be found in historical documents and records from the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic civilization. The name gained widespread popularity among Muslims, who often named their children after the Prophet as a sign of reverence and devotion.

Throughout history, numerous influential figures have borne the name Mohamed, including:

  1. Mohamed Ibn Idris Al-Shafi'i (767-820 CE), a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar who established one of the four major schools of Islamic jurisprudence.

  2. Mohamed Al-Idrisi (1099-1166 CE), a renowned Arab geographer, cartographer, and traveler who created one of the most accurate maps of the world in the medieval period.

  3. Mohamed Ibn Battuta (1304-1369 CE), a famous Moroccan explorer and traveler who journeyed across vast regions of the ancient world, covering over 73,000 miles during his travels.

  4. Mohamed Al-Fasi (1454-1516 CE), a influential Moroccan scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic thought and jurisprudence.

  5. Mohamed Ali Pasha (1769-1849 CE), an Ottoman governor and ruler of Egypt, known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Egyptian military and economy.

These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have carried the name Mohamed, reflecting its enduring significance and rich cultural heritage within the Islamic tradition and beyond.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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