Muhammad

Meaning of Muhammad

It means "praised" or "praiseworthy," signifying someone worthy of high commendation and admiration.

Muhammad has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Muhammad

Muhammad is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #239 in 2025 from #618 in 2000.

Notable people named Muhammad

• Muhammad Ali
  Legendary American professional boxer
• Muhammad Yunus
  Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, Nobel laureate
• Muhammad Wilkerson
  American football defensive end
• Muhammad Morsi
  Former President of Egypt
• Muhammad Iqbal
  Poet, philosopher, politician

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Questions about the name Muhammad

What does the name Muhammad mean?

Muhammad means it means "praised" or "praiseworthy," signifying someone worthy of high commendation and admiration, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

Muhammad is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Muhammad?

In 2025, Muhammad ranked #239 for boys, up from #245 the year before.

When was Muhammad most popular?

Muhammad peaked at #239 in 2025.