Mohammad
How to say it: moh-HAH-mud · /moʊˈhɑməd/
From Arabic 'muhammad' meaning praiseworthy or highly praised; name of the Prophet of Islam.
Mohammad was the 117th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 529 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #97 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #117 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 529 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,002 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #97 |
| In France, 2025 | #13 among boys’ names, 145 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly all of its American use has arrived in recent decades. It stands at its high in the 2020s and looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a strong feel that travels well. Mo works as a short form and Yousef shares the style.
Parents who love Mohammad also love
Nicknames
- Mo
- Moha
Honouring a Mohammad in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mohammad is about 1 in 42.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish.
In France: #13 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #55. Ireland: #210.
Famous people named Mohammad
- Mohammad Hasan Akhund (born 2000)Prime Minister of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
- Mohammad Mosaddegh (1882–1967)Former Prime Minister of Iran
- Mohammad Mokhber (born 1955)Acting President of Iran during 2024
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