Muhammadali
A masculine Arabic name combining Muhammad (praised) and Ali (exalted, sublime).
Name Census estimates that about 646 living Americans carry the first name Muhammadali. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muhammadali today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muhammadali births was 2024 (120 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muhammadali. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Muhammadali with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
646
~ 1 in 530,579 Americans
Peak year
2024
120 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,492
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Muhammadali: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Muhammadali from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 455 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
Muhammadali 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 Muhammadali during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Muhammadalis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the most babies named Muhammadali, while Florida, Texas, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 69 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Muhammadali
The name Muhammadali is of Arabic origin and is derived from the combination of two separate names - Muhammad and Ali. The name Muhammad has its roots in the Arabic word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." It is a name closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who lived in the 6th and 7th centuries CE.
The name Ali, on the other hand, has its origins in the Arabic word "ali," meaning "high" or "exalted." It is the name of Prophet Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib, who is revered as the fourth caliph in Sunni Islam and the first Imam in Shia Islam.
The combination of these two names, Muhammadali, can be found in various Islamic texts and historical records. One notable reference is in the Hadith, a collection of sayings and traditions attributed to Prophet Muhammad, where the name Muhammadali is mentioned as one of the names of the prophesied Mahdi, a messianic figure who will bring justice and peace to the world.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Muhammadali can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in the region of Persia (modern-day Iran) and Central Asia. Several historical figures bore this name, including Muhammadali Taraghay, a 15th-century ruler of the Kara Koyunlu Turkmen confederation, and Muhammadali Khan, a 17th-century ruler of the Khanate of Khiva in present-day Uzbekistan.
Other notable individuals with the name Muhammadali throughout history include:
1. Muhammadali Haji Farajullah Qajari (1799-1835), a prominent Iranian philosopher and mystic during the Qajar dynasty.
2. Muhammadali Jenah (1892-1936), an Iranian writer, journalist, and political activist who advocated for constitutional reform and women's rights.
3. Muhammadali Bogra (1909-1963), a Pakistani diplomat and politician who served as the third Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1953 to 1955.
4. Muhammadali Taraghay (1453-1489), a ruler of the Kara Koyunlu Turkmen confederation in present-day Iran and Turkey during the 15th century.
5. Muhammadali Rai (1801-1879), an Indian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of the Urdu language and literature.
The name Muhammadali has a rich historical significance, rooted in Islamic tradition and cultural heritage. It has been carried by rulers, scholars, and influential figures throughout various regions and time periods, reflecting its enduring popularity and reverence within Muslim communities.
People
Muhammadali + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Muhammadali 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
Muhammadali: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muhammadali?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 646 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muhammadali 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 530,579 US residents.
Is Muhammadali a common name?
We classify Muhammadali as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 650 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Muhammadali most popular?
The single biggest year for Muhammadali was 2024, when 120 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muhammadali is about 6 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 Muhammadali in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Muhammadali a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muhammadali 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 Muhammadali still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Muhammadali 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 Muhammadali 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 are named Muhammadali?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.