Mahmood
2025 SSA
About Mahmood
Mahmood is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'highly praised.' It's a variant of the more common spelling Mahmud, and shares roots with other popular names like Muhammad and Ahmed. The name has been used throughout the Islamic world for generations and holds particular significance as it relates to one of the attributes of Prophet Muhammad. Mahmood is widely used in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Muslim communities worldwide. It carries positive connotations of honor and dignity in many cultures. The name is appreciated for its traditional significance while being relatively easy to pronounce in various languages.
Pronounced mah-MOOD.
As of October 2026, Mahmood ranked #11497 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4171 in 1997.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Mahmood on lists
Famous Mahmoods
- Mahmood Mamdani
Ugandan academic and political commentator
- Mahmood Merza Mahdi Ahmed Al Ajmi
Bahraini footballer
- Mahmood Abdulrahman
Bahraini footballer
- Mahmood Mansoor Ali Abdulla
Bahraini footballer