Mukhammadyusuf
A masculine Arabic name consisting of Muhammad and Yusuf, meaning "praised" and "he increases".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mukhammadyusuf. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mukhammadyusuf today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mukhammadyusuf births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mukhammadyusuf. 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 Mukhammadyusuf. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,454
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Mukhammadyusuf: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mukhammadyusuf 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 Mukhammadyusuf 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 Mukhammadyusuf
The name Mukhammadyusuf is a combination of two Arabic names - Muhammad and Yusuf. The name Muhammad is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd" which means "to praise" or "to glorify." It is the name of the Prophet of Islam and one of the most popular names in the Muslim world.
The name Yusuf, on the other hand, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph. It is derived from the Hebrew root word "yasaf" which means "he will add" or "he will increase." Yusuf is also the name of one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran and the Bible.
The combination of these two names, Mukhammadyusuf, is not very common in the Arabic world. However, it is found in some Muslim communities, particularly in Central Asia and South Asia, where people often combine the names of different prophets or religious figures to create a new name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mukhammadyusuf can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire in India, which ruled from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, there were several notable figures with this name, including Mukhammadyusuf Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 17th century.
Another famous bearer of this name was Mukhammadyusuf Munshi, an Indian scholar and writer who lived during the 19th century. He was known for his works on Persian literature and Islamic philosophy.
In the 20th century, Mukhammadyusuf Kasuri was a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 2002 to 2007.
In the field of literature, Mukhammadyusuf Naqshbandi was an Uzbek poet and writer who lived in the 19th century and is considered one of the most influential figures in the Uzbek literary tradition.
Finally, Mukhammadyusuf Siddiqui was an Indian Muslim scholar and religious leader who lived in the early 20th century. He was known for his efforts to promote Islamic education and reform in India.
While the name Mukhammadyusuf is not as common as its individual components, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Muslim world. Its combination of two prophetic names reflects the deep reverence and respect for religious figures in these cultures.
People
Mukhammadyusuf + last name combinations
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FAQ
Mukhammadyusuf: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mukhammadyusuf?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mukhammadyusuf 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 Mukhammadyusuf a common name?
We classify Mukhammadyusuf 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 Mukhammadyusuf most popular?
The single biggest year for Mukhammadyusuf was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mukhammadyusuf is about 5 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 Mukhammadyusuf in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mukhammadyusuf a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mukhammadyusuf 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 Mukhammadyusuf still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mukhammadyusuf 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 Mukhammadyusuf 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 share the name Mukhammadyusuf?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Mukhammadyusuf on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.