Mouhamad

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 173 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#11851 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Rare spelling of Muhammad.

Mouhamad is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, an alternate romanization of Muhammad, meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'praised' — from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise, to commend), the most common name in the world.

This spelling reflects West African and Francophone Islamic traditions, where Arabic names are romanized through French phonetics. The World Muslim community has traditionally named sons after the Prophet Muhammad, making this name and its variants among the most widely used across the globe.

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Phonetically, Mouhamad belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Mouhamad’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

#11851

Current Rank

173

Total births

Since 1989

2016

Peak year

13 births

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Popularity Over Time

Mouhamad climbed 753 spots in the last 20 years — from #12604 to #11851.

First appeared: 1989Peak: 2016 (13 births)Current: #11851

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mouhamad
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	40	#9678	▼
2010s	66	#9628	▲
2000s	35	#11306	▲
1990s	27	#7825	▲
1980s	5	#8816	—

The Story of Mouhamad

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Mouhamad is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mouhamad are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.

How rare is Mouhamad?

Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Mouhamad — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1989, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 66 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Mouhamad by the numbers

Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 1989–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mouhamad
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#11851	-4 (-40.0%)
2023	10	#8069	+1 (11.1%)
2022	9	#8759	+2 (28.6%)
2021	7	#10436	-1 (-12.5%)
2020	8	#9273	0
2019	8	#9461	+3 (60.0%)
2018	5	#13495	-8 (-61.5%)
2016	13	#6593	+5 (62.5%)
2015	8	#9295	+1 (14.3%)
2014	7	#10381	-1 (-12.5%)
2012	8	#9434	+1 (14.3%)
2011	7	#10409	-3 (-30.0%)
2010	10	#7956	+5 (100.0%)
2008	5	#13958	0
2005	5	#12737	0
2004	5	#12604	-3 (-37.5%)
2003	8	#8374	+2 (33.3%)
2002	6	#10248	0
2000	6	#9917	0
1996	6	#8652	-2 (-25.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mouhamad a boy's or girl's name?

Mouhamad is primarily a boy's name.

When was Mouhamad most popular?

Mouhamad reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 13 births that year. It is currently ranked #11851 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Mouhamad?

Mouhamad is currently ranked #11851 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 173 babies since 1989.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024