Boy
Muhammad
praiseworthy
About Muhammad
This name stands as one of the most widely used across the globe, carrying centuries of tradition and reverence. Muhammad connects a child to a vast community spanning continents and cultures, providing immediate belonging within a rich historical context. The name possesses inherent dignity and respect, recognized internationally and pronounced with care across diverse linguistic backgrounds. Parents selecting Muhammad often value continuity with family traditions while honoring deeply held beliefs and values. The name carries weight without heaviness, respect without rigidity. It has proven its timelessness through generations, remaining relevant across changing eras and evolving social landscapes. Muhammad works professionally and personally, adapting to various contexts while maintaining its essential character. Boys bearing this name often grow up understanding they carry something larger than themselves, a connection to heritage and community that shapes identity positively. The name's popularity speaks to its enduring appeal and significance, offering both individual identity and collective connection that many families find meaningful and grounding.
Popularity of the Name Muhammad
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #967 | ||||
| 1977 | #978 | ||||
| 1978 | #943 | ||||
| 1979 | #841 | ||||
| 1980 | #979 | ||||
| 1981 | #945 | ||||
| 1982 | #859 | ||||
| 1983 | #819 | ||||
| 1984 | #790 | ||||
| 1985 | #909 | ||||
| 1986 | #943 | ||||
| 1987 | #893 | ||||
| 1988 | #932 | ||||
| 1991 | #999 | #596 | |||
| 1992 | #895 | #386 | #592 | ||
| 1993 | #885 | #570 | |||
| 1994 | #865 | #328 | #610 | ||
| 1995 | #775 | #393 | #623 | ||
| 1996 | #769 | #363 | #449 | ||
| 1997 | #719 | #100 | #249 | #478 | |
| 1998 | #721 | #95 | #272 | #406 | |
| 1999 | #697 | #90 | #430 | #268 | |
| 2000 | #618 | #75 | #234 | #283 | |
| 2001 | #591 | #75 | #365 | #205 | #224 |
| 2002 | #660 | #67 | #243 | #217 | |
| 2003 | #652 | #67 | #198 | #202 | |
| 2004 | #681 | #55 | #338 | #174 | #188 |
| 2005 | #691 | #57 | #157 | #157 | |
| 2006 | #640 | #46 | #196 | #127 | |
| 2007 | #705 | #46 | #359 | #173 | #142 |
| 2008 | #616 | #38 | #272 | #181 | #122 |
| 2009 | #601 | #37 | #293 | #151 | #129 |
| 2010 | #506 | #34 | #317 | #155 | #120 |
| 2011 | #482 | #27 | #264 | #180 | #117 |
| 2012 | #469 | #23 | #248 | #161 | #115 |
| 2013 | #423 | #16 | #169 | #158 | #101 |
| 2014 | #400 | #15 | #250 | #110 | #98 |
| 2015 | #365 | #13 | #194 | #119 | #79 |
| 2016 | #352 | #12 | #130 | #84 | #75 |
| 2017 | #369 | #10 | #138 | #87 | #75 |
| 2018 | #346 | #11 | #133 | #67 | #66 |
| 2019 | #337 | #9 | #125 | #81 | #68 |
| 2020 | #310 | #5 | #105 | #80 | #51 |
| 2021 | #307 | #6 | #139 | #113 | #47 |
| 2022 | #298 | #2 | #149 | #90 | #37 |
| 2023 | #272 | #1 | #145 | #65 | #30 |
| 2024 | #246 | #1 | #75 | #47 | #27 |
| 2025 | #239 | #1 | #104 | #37 | #20 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Muhammad
Names Similar to Muhammad
Nicknames for Muhammad
- Mo
- Moe
- Moham
- Ham
Famous People Named Muhammad
| Muhammad Ali | Legendary professional boxer |
| Muhammad Iqbal | Philosopher, poet, and politician |
| Muhammad Yunus | Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer |
| Muhammad bin Salman | Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia |
| Muhammad Rafi | Renowned Indian playback singer |
| Muhammad Hafeez | Pakistani cricketer |
| Muhammad Wilkerson | American football player |
| Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq | Former President of Pakistan |
| Muhammad Farooq | Pakistani politician |
| Muhammadu Buhari | President of Nigeria |
| Muhammad Ali Jinnah | Founder of Pakistan |
| Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri | Pakistani politician and scholar |
| Muhammad Niaz | Pakistani cricketer |
| Muhammad Taqi Usmani | Islamic scholar and judge |
| Muhammad Asad | Scholar, diplomat, and writer |
| Muhammad Irfan | Pakistani cricketer |
| Muhammad Anwar el-Sadat | Former President of Egypt |
| Muhammad Shoaib | Pakistani cricketer |
Characters Named Muhammad
| Muhammad Avdol | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure |
| Muhammad Abdul | Magi - The Labyrinth of Magic |
| Muhammad Sharif | The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini |
| Muhammad Bin Qasim | Mirat-ul-Uroos by Deputy Nazeer Ahmed |
| Muhammad Alai Jr. | Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card |
| Muhammad Saeed al-Saeed | Homeland - TV series |
| Muhammad ibn Abdullah | The Message - 1976 film |
| Muhammad "Mu" Laflamme | Slap Shot - 1977 film |
| Muhammad Ali | The Greatest - 1977 film |
| Muhammad Sajjad | The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid |
| Muhammad the elephant | Babar the Elephant series by Jean de Brunhoff |
| Muhammad Abdul-Rashid | Ashes of Time by Wong Kar-wai |
| Muhammad Yusuf | Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall |
| Muhammad Hakim | Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden |
| Muhammad ibn Ali | Assassin's Creed - video game series |
| Muhammad ibn Tughluq | The Shifting Sands of Calcutta by Amitav Ghosh |