Boy
Muhammed
praised one
About Muhammed
Among the most recognized names globally, Muhammed carries profound significance across cultures and continents. This name connects your son to a vast community spanning generations and geography, providing an immediate sense of belonging and shared heritage.
The various spellings and pronunciations of Muhammed demonstrate its adaptability while maintaining core identity. Parents choose this name not only for its religious and cultural importance but also for the positive qualities it represents—compassion, leadership, and integrity.
Muhammed works seamlessly in both traditional and contemporary contexts, never feeling out of place regardless of setting. The name's popularity means your child will likely encounter others who share it, which can foster connections and community.
Its global recognition eliminates pronunciation confusion in most parts of the world.
Popularity of the Name Muhammed
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #211 | ||
| 1998 | #181 | ||
| 1999 | #190 | ||
| 2000 | #159 | #377 | #927 |
| 2001 | #157 | #831 | |
| 2002 | #145 | #546 | |
| 2003 | #154 | ||
| 2004 | #155 | #592 | #721 |
| 2005 | #146 | #429 | |
| 2006 | #140 | #844 | |
| 2007 | #130 | #592 | |
| 2008 | #127 | #400 | #729 |
| 2009 | #127 | #462 | #792 |
| 2010 | #132 | #828 | #856 |
| 2011 | #125 | #597 | |
| 2012 | #133 | #594 | #780 |
| 2013 | #118 | #824 | |
| 2014 | #123 | #884 | |
| 2015 | #125 | #856 | |
| 2016 | #125 | ||
| 2017 | #144 | #681 | |
| 2018 | #159 | ||
| 2019 | #161 | ||
| 2020 | #153 | ||
| 2021 | #166 | #963 | |
| 2022 | #151 | #707 | |
| 2023 | #147 | #687 | |
| 2024 | #139 | #904 | |
| 2025 | #148 | #846 | |
| 1995 | #892 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Muhammed
Names Similar to Muhammed
Nicknames for Muhammed
- Mo
- Moe
- Ham
- Hammy
- Med
Famous People Named Muhammed
| Muhammed Ali | American boxer and activist |
| Muhammed Yunus | Bangladeshi economist, Nobel laureate |
| Muhammed Anas Yahiya | Indian track and field athlete |
| Muhammed Farah | British long-distance runner |
| Muhammed Iqbal | Pakistani poet and philosopher |
| Muhammed bin Salman | Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia |
| Muhammed Abu-Treka | Egyptian footballer |
| Muhammed Lawal | American mixed martial artist |
| Muhammed Saeed al-Sahhaf | Iraqi politician and spokesperson |
| Muhammed Syed Adnan | Malaysian footballer |
| Muhammed Shami | Indian cricketer |
| Muhammed Kozah | Syrian archaeologist |
| Muhammed Syazwan Andik | Malaysian badminton player |
| Muhammed Majzoub | Lebanese actor |
| Muhammed Magdy Afsha | Egyptian footballer |
| Muhammed Ayaz Khan | Indian politician |
| Muhammed Mukhtar | Nigerian sprinter |
| Muhammed Mustafa | Palestinian swimmer |
| Muhammed Jafar | Bahraini artist |
| Muhammed Sallah | Australian soccer player |
Characters Named Muhammed
| Muhammed bin Qasim | Character in "Bin Qasim" |
| Muhammed ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi | Character in "The House of Wisdom" |
| Muhammed Al-Fayeed | Character in "Tyrant" |
| Muhammed Ali | Character in "Unstoppable" |
| Muhammed Amir | Character in "Pakistani Moneypit" |
| Muhammed "Mo" Omar | Character in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" - novel and film |
| Muhammed ibn Abdullah | Character in "Al-Nassir Salah ad-Din" - Egyptian TV series |
| Muhammed Bey | Character in "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round" |
| Muhammed Saeed | Character in "Brick Lane" - novel and film |
| Muhammed Zakariya | Character in "West is West" |