Mouhamed
A masculine Arabic name meaning "highly praised" or "praiseworthy".
Name Census estimates that about 882 living Americans carry the first name Mouhamed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mouhamed today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mouhamed births was 2024 (89 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mouhamed. 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.
People living today
882
~ 1 in 388,610 Americans
Peak year
2024
89 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,827
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Mouhamed: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mouhamed from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 330 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mouhamed 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 Mouhamed during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mouhameds live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, Ohio, Georgia recorded the most babies named Mouhamed, while Texas, New Jersey, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mouhamed
The name Mouhamed originated from the Arabic language and culture. It is a variation of the name Muhammad, which has its roots in the Semitic languages. The name is derived from the Arabic verb "hamada," meaning "to praise" or "to glorify." This name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and its founder, the Prophet Muhammad.
The name Muhammad first appeared in the 7th century CE, during the birth of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad. It is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, which is considered a sacred text by Muslims around the world. The name holds immense significance in the Islamic tradition, as it is believed to be the name chosen by God for His final messenger.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mouhamed can be found in the writings of Arab historians and scholars from the 7th and 8th centuries CE, who documented the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. These texts serve as valuable historical records and provide insights into the early days of Islam.
Throughout history, many notable figures have borne the name Mouhamed. Here are five prominent examples:
1. Mouhamed Abdel Kader (1808-1883), an Algerian religious and military leader who fought against French colonization in the 19th century.
2. Mouhamed Bey El Hami (1861-1918), a Tunisian statesman and prime minister who played a crucial role in modernizing Tunisia in the early 20th century.
3. Mouhamed Khouna (1957-1989), a Moroccan athlete and Olympic medalist in the sport of boxing.
4. Mouhamed Ould Bouamatou (1976-present), a Mauritanian politician and activist who has advocated for human rights and democracy in his country.
5. Mouhamed Anwar Hadid (1944-present), a Palestinian-American real estate developer and father of renowned models Gigi and Bella Hadid.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have contributed significantly to their respective societies and have helped to preserve the legacy of the name Mouhamed throughout the centuries.
People
Mouhamed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mouhamed as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mouhamed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mouhamed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 882 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mouhamed 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 388,610 US residents.
Is Mouhamed a common name?
We classify Mouhamed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 890 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mouhamed most popular?
The single biggest year for Mouhamed was 2024, when 89 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mouhamed is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mouhamed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mouhamed 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.
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.