Muhammad

moo-HAM-mad; muh-HAM-ed; muw-HUM-med

Arabic

"praiseworthy"

Updated Mon Sep 02 2024

Muhammad Origin and Meaning

The name Muhammad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "praiseworthy".

There are over five hundred names for the Arab prophet who founded the Muslim religion, making it the most common boys' name in the world and explaining the Muslim adage, "If you have a hundred sons, name them all Muhammad."

Currently the second most popular name in the UK, it is a strong, solid, and meaningful name. Other variations include Mehmet, Mohammad, Mahamadou, and Mihemed.

# 272 in the US

Muhammad Rank in US Top 1000

Muhammad Popularity

272US2023
1616Nameberry2024
36Canada2022
225Future2028
2England2022
11Scotland2023
63Ireland2023
53Australia2023
72Germany2017
18Norway2023

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Famous People Named Muhammad

Muhammadfounder of Islam.
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay)American boxer
Muhammad Ali Jinnahfounder and governor,general of Pakistan
Muhammad IqbalPakistani poet
Muhammad WilkersonAmerican football player
Muhammad YunusBangladeshi economist and Nobel Prize winner
Muhammad Ziaul,Haq, 6th president of Pakistan

Muhammad in Pop Culture

Muhammad Avdol from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure