Mohammadnabi
An Arabic compound name meaning "Muhammad the prophet".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mohammadnabi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mohammadnabi today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mohammadnabi births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mohammadnabi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mohammadnabi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,509
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Mohammadnabi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mohammadnabi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mohammadnabi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mohammadnabi
The name Mohammadnabi is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic religion. The first part, "Mohammad," is a variant spelling of the name "Muhammad," which means "worthy of praise" or "praiseworthy." This name is closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who lived in the Arabian Peninsula during the 6th and 7th centuries.
The second part of the name, "nabi," is an Arabic word that translates to "prophet." Combining these two elements, "Mohammadnabi" can be interpreted as "Muhammad the Prophet" or "the Prophet Muhammad." This name is a direct reference to the revered status of Prophet Muhammad within the Islamic faith.
Historically, the name Mohammadnabi has been used by Muslims worldwide as a way to honor and pay tribute to the Prophet Muhammad. It has been especially popular in regions with significant Muslim populations, such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mohammadnabi can be found in Islamic literature, particularly in biographical works and hadiths (records of the teachings and sayings of Prophet Muhammad). These texts often refer to the Prophet using various honorific titles, including "Mohammadnabi" or similar variations.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Mohammadnabi, although it is relatively uncommon compared to the more widespread use of just "Muhammad." Here are five examples:
1. Mohammadnabi Tusi (1201-1274 CE), a renowned Persian scholar, philosopher, and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, logic, and ethics.
2. Mohammadnabi Khan (1642-1707 CE), a Mughal Empire military commander and governor who played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire in South Asia.
3. Mohammadnabi Qazvini (1676-1759 CE), an Iranian scholar and poet who wrote extensively on various subjects, including literature, astronomy, and mysticism.
4. Mohammadnabi Bakhtiyari (1891-1966 CE), an Iranian political figure and tribal leader who played a significant role in the Constitutional Revolution and the establishment of modern Iran.
5. Mohammadnabi Rudaki (858-941 CE), considered one of the first great literary poets of the Persian language and a pioneer of the Persian Renaissance.
While the name Mohammadnabi is not as widely used today as it once was, it remains an important part of Islamic heritage and serves as a reminder of the profound influence and significance of Prophet Muhammad in the Islamic tradition.
People
Mohammadnabi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Mohammadnabi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mohammadnabi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mohammadnabi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mohammadnabi a common name?
We classify Mohammadnabi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mohammadnabi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mohammadnabi was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mohammadnabi is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mohammadnabi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mohammadnabi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mohammadnabi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mohammadnabi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mohammadnabi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mohammadnabi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Mohammadnabi as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.