Muhammadzayd
A masculine Arabic name meaning "Muhammad's servant" or "follower of Muhammad".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Muhammadzayd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muhammadzayd today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muhammadzayd births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muhammadzayd. 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 Muhammadzayd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,799
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Muhammadzayd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Muhammadzayd 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 Muhammadzayd 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Muhammadzayd
The name Muhammadzayd is a compound Arabic name derived from two components: Muhammad and Zayd. The first component, Muhammad, originates from the Arabic root word "hamd," meaning "praise" or "gratitude." It is a name closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who lived in the Arabian Peninsula during the 6th and 7th centuries.
The second component, Zayd, is also an Arabic name with multiple meanings, including "increase," "growth," or "abundance." It has been a popular name in the Arab world for centuries and has its roots in pre-Islamic Arabian culture.
The combination of these two names, Muhammadzayd, is believed to have emerged within Islamic cultures, likely during the medieval period, as a way to honor the Prophet Muhammad and express gratitude and abundance. However, the earliest recorded instances of this specific compound name are not well documented.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Muhammadzayd. One example is Muhammadzayd Khan, a prominent ruler of the Mughal Empire in India during the 17th century. He served as the governor of the Deccan region and played a significant role in the administrative and military affairs of the empire.
Another figure with this name is Muhammadzayd Wali, a 19th-century Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Afghanistan. He was renowned for his teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism and is considered an influential figure in the Naqshbandi Sufi order.
In the realm of literature, Muhammadzayd Sabri was a renowned Urdu poet from the Indian subcontinent who lived during the 18th century. His works, which included ghazals and other poetic forms, were highly acclaimed and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the region.
Additionally, Muhammadzayd Al-Qadiri was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the 12th century who hailed from Baghdad. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and made significant contributions to the field of Sharia law.
Another notable bearer of this name was Muhammadzayd Beg, a military leader and governor in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century. He served as the governor of various provinces and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman power in the region.
It is important to note that while these examples provide insights into the historical use of the name Muhammadzayd, its origins and specific meanings may vary across different cultural and linguistic contexts.
People
Muhammadzayd + last name combinations
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FAQ
Muhammadzayd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muhammadzayd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muhammadzayd 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Muhammadzayd a common name?
We classify Muhammadzayd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Muhammadzayd most popular?
The single biggest year for Muhammadzayd was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muhammadzayd 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 Muhammadzayd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Muhammadzayd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muhammadzayd 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 Muhammadzayd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Muhammadzayd 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 Muhammadzayd 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 common is the name Muhammadzayd?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.