Muhammed
Meaningpraiseworthy · Arabic form of Muhammad
- US rank
- #2,145
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,479 in 2000
67 babies were named Muhammed in the US in 2025. It has dropped 199 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Muhammed you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,510 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Muhammed, 67 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Muhammed would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMuhammed first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2000, when it reached #1,479.
- TrendMuhammed has slipped 199 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,145. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMuhammed is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #684, followed by Maryland (#809) and New York (#994). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningMuhammed is an Arabic form of Muhammad, which means “praiseworthy”.
About the name Muhammed
Muhammed is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “praiseworthy”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-med”. US birth records list Muhammed for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 54 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #1,479 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,145, with 67 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.1 | 195,695 boys |
| 1980s | 9.8 | 101,833 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 46,318 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 31,878 boys |
| 2010s | 43 | 23,143 boys |
| 2020s | 46 | 21,661 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Muhammed
What does the name Muhammed mean?
Muhammed means “praiseworthy” in Arabic, as a form of Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Muhammed?
Muhammed has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Muhammed a boy or girl name?
Muhammed is a boy name.
How popular is the name Muhammed?
Muhammed ranked #2,145 for US boys in 2025, given to 67 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#1,479).