Mouhamed
2025 SSA
About Mouhamed
Mouhamed is a masculine name representing a transliteration variation of Muhammad, the name of the prophet of Islam. The original Arabic name means 'praised one' or 'worthy of praise.' This particular spelling is commonly found in West African countries, especially in French-speaking regions like Senegal. While Muhammad (in various spellings) is one of the most common names worldwide, the Mouhamed variant is less frequent outside specific cultural contexts. The name carries deep religious significance for Muslims and represents a connection to Islamic heritage and values. As Muslim communities have grown globally, various transliterations of the prophet's name have become more familiar in Western countries, though spelling variations reflect regional linguistic influences.
Pronounced moo-HAH-med.
As of October 2026, Mouhamed ranked #1847 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1827 for boys in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,751 | 28 | 14.6 |
| 2015 | #3,488 | 32 | 16.7 |
| 2016 | #3,203 | 36 | 19 |
| 2017 | #3,355 | 34 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | #3,213 | 36 | 19.8 |
| 2019 | #3,237 | 36 | 20.1 |
| 2020 | #3,247 | 35 | 20.3 |
| 2021 | #2,846 | 44 | 25.2 |
| 2022 | #2,942 | 43 | 24.6 |
| 2023 | #2,408 | 57 | 33.3 |
| 2024 | #1,827 | 89 | 51.7 |
| 2025 | #1,847 | 86 | 50.3 |