Muhamed Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Muhamed means 'praiseworthy' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Muhamed
Muhamed is a variant spelling of the name Muhammad, which originates from Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic word 'hamida,' which means 'to praise.' Muhammad is a significant name in Islamic tradition as it is the name of the last prophet of Islam. The name is often given to honor Prophet Muhammad and is quite popular among Muslims worldwide.
Popularity of the Name Muhamed
The popularity for the name Muhamed peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 28 births, which ranked number 8,612 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Muhamed had the most male births in 2016 with 28, which ranked number 3,769 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Muhamed has increased slightly over the last ten years from 18 births to 19 births, an increase of 5.56%. Among males, Muhamed has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 19 births, an increase of 5.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Muhamed
- 20 Year Trend of Muhamed: -29.63%
- 10 Year Trend of Muhamed: 5.56%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Muhamed: 5.56%
Popularity of Muhamed by State
For males, Muhamed was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Muhamed. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Muhamed
- Total Births of Muhamed: 19 (0.54%)
- Male Births of Muhamed: 19 (0.54%)
Given the upward trend of Muhamed over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.54% increase in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. Male births for Muhamed have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.54%.