Muhammad

At a Glance: Name: Muhammad – Meaning: praised, commendable – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: moo-HAH-mid

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Muhammad is an Arabic name meaning praised, commendable, said moo-HAH-mid. It carries a classic, well-worn feel with an international reach, the kind of name that reads like it belongs to an old story while still feeling steady and familiar today.

Meaning & Origin of Muhammad

Meaning: Praised, commendable.

Origin: Arabic.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Muhammad

Phonetic: moo-HAH-mid   IPA: /muˈhɑːmɪd/

Popularity of Muhammad

In 2024, Muhammad ranked #245 with 1,441 babies given the name, according to SSA records going back to 1929 — and that same #245 is the highest rank it has ever reached, meaning it's more popular right now than at any other point on record.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1929–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Muhammad mean?

Praised, commendable. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Muhammad)

How do you pronounce Muhammad?

Muhammad is pronounced moo-HAH-mid (IPA: /muˈhɑːmɪd/).

Is Muhammad a popular name right now?

Muhammad is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #245 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1929–2024.)

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