Find out how popular the first name Mohammed has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mohammed by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 450 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mohammed.

The history of the first name Mohammed

The name Mohammed has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "ḥ-m-d" which means "to praise" or "to extol". The name itself means "the praised one" or "the one who is praiseworthy".

The name is believed to have first emerged in the Arabian Peninsula during the 6th century CE. It gained widespread popularity after the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, in around 570 CE in the city of Mecca.

The name Mohammed is mentioned extensively in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as it is the name of the Prophet Muhammad. The Quran contains numerous references to the Prophet and his teachings, cementing the significance of the name in Islamic tradition.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mohammed can be found in the Qur'anic verses themselves, where the Prophet is referred to as "Muhammad" or "Ahmed" (another variant of the name).

Throughout history, there have been many notable figures who bore the name Mohammed. Some of the most famous include:

1. Prophet Muhammad (570 CE - 632 CE), the founder of Islam and the central figure of the Islamic faith.
2. Mohammed Al-Idrisi (1099 CE - 1165 CE), a renowned Arab geographer and cartographer who created one of the most comprehensive maps of the world during his time.
3. Mohammed Ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi (780 CE - 850 CE), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who is considered the father of algebra.
4. Mohammed Ghori (1162 CE - 1206 CE), a Sultan of the Ghurid dynasty who played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the Indian subcontinent.
5. Mohammed Bin Qasim (695 CE - 715 CE), an Arab general and the first Muslim conqueror of the Indus Valley region, now known as modern-day Pakistan.

The name Mohammed has been a popular choice for centuries in many parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and regions with significant Muslim populations. Its historical and religious significance has made it a revered and widely used name across various cultures and ethnicities.

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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