Muhammed Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Muhammed means 'praiseworthy' or 'worthy of all praise'.
Meaning of the Name Muhammed
Muhammed is an Arabic name that means 'praiseworthy' or 'worthy of all praise'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'hamida', which means 'to praise'. The name Muhammed is often associated with the Islamic prophet of the same name, who is highly revered in the Muslim faith. Muhammed is one of the most popular names in the world, particularly among Muslims.
Popularity of the Name Muhammed
The popularity for the name Muhammed peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 106 births, which ranked number 3,401 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Muhammed had the most male births in 2014 with 106, which ranked number 1,513 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Muhammed has declined sharply over the last ten years from 89 births to 74 births, a decline of -16.85%. Among males, Muhammed has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 89 births to 74 births, a decline of -16.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Muhammed
- 20 Year Trend of Muhammed: 45.10%
- 10 Year Trend of Muhammed: -16.85%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Muhammed: -16.85%
Popularity of Muhammed by State
For males, Muhammed was most popular in Northeastern states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 17 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Muhammed. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 17 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Muhammed
- Total Births of Muhammed: 73 (-1.83%)
- Male Births of Muhammed: 73 (-1.83%)
Given the downward trend of Muhammed over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 73 births in 2024. Male births for Muhammed have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 73 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.83%.