Boy
Mohammad
praiseworthy
About Mohammad
Mohammad carries profound significance for millions worldwide, representing one of the most widely used names across cultures and centuries. This enduring choice connects its bearer to a vast historical and spiritual tradition while remaining thoroughly contemporary. The name's three syllables provide rhythmic balance, and its pronunciation, though varying slightly across regions, maintains essential recognition globally. Mohammad transcends trends because it exists beyond them, rooted in timeless values rather than fleeting fashions. For families choosing this name, it often represents continuity with heritage and expression of faith. The name appears in countless spelling variations, each valid and meaningful. Mohammad suits all life stages equally well, carrying dignity from childhood through elderhood. It pairs naturally with various middle names and surnames, its flexibility accommodating diverse combinations. The name suggests someone grounded in tradition yet fully capable of navigating modern life. For those honoring this choice, Mohammad represents not just a name but a connection to something larger than oneself—community, history, and enduring principles.
Popularity of the Name Mohammad
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | #832 | ||||
| 1980 | #834 | ||||
| 1981 | #807 | ||||
| 1982 | #770 | ||||
| 1983 | #718 | ||||
| 1984 | #695 | ||||
| 1985 | #700 | ||||
| 1986 | #680 | ||||
| 1987 | #613 | ||||
| 1988 | #615 | #362 | |||
| 1989 | #621 | #271 | |||
| 1990 | #599 | ||||
| 1991 | #562 | #255 | #395 | ||
| 1992 | #576 | #246 | #363 | ||
| 1993 | #550 | #383 | #357 | ||
| 1994 | #580 | #289 | #288 | ||
| 1995 | #545 | #298 | #299 | ||
| 1996 | #511 | #248 | #297 | ||
| 1997 | #512 | #91 | #298 | #292 | |
| 1998 | #486 | #90 | #358 | #266 | |
| 1999 | #504 | #87 | #367 | #282 | |
| 2000 | #465 | #85 | #197 | ||
| 2001 | #489 | #82 | #290 | #219 | |
| 2002 | #532 | #74 | #208 | #222 | |
| 2003 | #566 | #81 | #240 | #239 | |
| 2004 | #623 | #80 | #223 | #189 | |
| 2005 | #635 | #76 | #228 | #195 | |
| 2006 | #596 | #76 | #330 | #193 | |
| 2007 | #628 | #76 | #238 | #202 | |
| 2008 | #689 | #70 | #250 | #184 | |
| 2009 | #610 | #70 | #391 | #330 | #206 |
| 2010 | #652 | #70 | #438 | #292 | #210 |
| 2011 | #610 | #67 | #336 | #183 | |
| 2012 | #597 | #67 | #265 | #190 | |
| 2013 | #577 | #67 | #281 | #215 | |
| 2014 | #590 | #61 | #339 | #201 | |
| 2015 | #545 | #75 | #324 | #229 | |
| 2016 | #597 | #79 | #294 | #227 | |
| 2017 | #567 | #90 | #391 | #367 | #222 |
| 2018 | #608 | #78 | #419 | #274 | #200 |
| 2019 | #572 | #81 | #425 | #348 | #192 |
| 2020 | #664 | #80 | #449 | #280 | #243 |
| 2021 | #664 | #86 | #255 | #312 | #244 |
| 2022 | #556 | #74 | #275 | #279 | #211 |
| 2023 | #574 | #72 | #336 | #255 | #156 |
| 2024 | #601 | #54 | #284 | #234 | #126 |
| 2025 | #562 | #58 | #208 | #208 | #115 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mohammad
Names Similar to Mohammad
Nicknames for Mohammad
- Mo
- Moe
- Momo
- Ham
- Hammy
Famous People Named Mohammad
| Mohammad Ali | American boxer |
| Mohammad Rafi | Indian playback singer |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | Indian cricketer |
| Mohammad Hafeez | Pakistani cricketer |
| Mohammad Reza Pahlavi | Shah of Iran |
| Mohammad Khatami | former President of Iran |
| Mohammad bin Salman | Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia |
| Mohammad Irfan | Pakistani singer |
| Mohammad Ahsan | Indonesian badminton player |
| Mohammad Hossain | Bangladeshi filmmaker |
| Mohammad Anas | Indian athlete |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistani cricketer |
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghan cricketer |
| Mohammad Rafique | Bangladeshi cricketer |
| Mohammad Kaif | Indian cricketer |
| Mohammad Shami | Indian cricketer |
| Mohammad Ashraful | Bangladeshi cricketer |
| Mohammad Amir | Pakistani cricketer |
| Mohammad Asif | Pakistani cricketer |
| Mohammad Yousuf | Pakistani cricketer |
Characters Named Mohammad
| Mohammad Khan | from "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini |
| Mohammad Abu Tahir | from "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid |
| Mohammad Saleem | from "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini |
| Mohammad Al-Rashid | from "House of Sand and Fog" by Andre Dubus III |
| Mohammad Al-Bakr | from "The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh Nguyen |
| Mohammad Hadi | from "The Swallows of Kabul" by Yasmina Khadra |
| Mohammad El Hamshari | from "The Attack" by Yasmina Khadra |
| Mohammad Rafiq | from "No One Can Pronounce My Name" by Rakesh Satyal |