Mohamad
Meaningpraised · Arabic
Mohamad is an Arabic boy name meaning “praised”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mohamad would score 15 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationMohamad peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Mohamad you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mohamad would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 23,419 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMohamad first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Mohamads? Head to Michigan, where it's the #409 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Mohamad
Mohamad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “praised”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Mohamad
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Mohamad
What does the name Mohamad mean?
Mohamad means “praised” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Jude (“praised”), Judah (“praised”), Muhammad (“praised”) and Mohamed (“praised”).
What is the origin of the name Mohamad?
Mohamad is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Mohamad a boy or girl name?
Mohamad is a boy name. In 2025, 73 US boys were named Mohamad.
How popular is the name Mohamad?
Mohamad ranked #2,035 for US boys in 2025, given to 73 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #1,016. Over the last five years it has climbed 34 places.
What names are similar to Mohamad?
If you like Mohamad, you might also like Mohammad, Jude, Judah, Muhammad and Mohamed. Mohammad is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Mohamad?
Mohamad is an Arabic boy name meaning “praised”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.