Declining since 2000, #2,035 for boys today.
Popularity of Mohamad since 1974
Babies named Mohamad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 436 |
| 1990s | 978 |
| 2000s | 921 |
| 2010s | 800 |
| 2020s | 432 |
Meaning & origin
The name Mohamad, a variant of Muhammad, was first recorded in the United States in 1974. It has seen a trajectory of declining popularity since 2000, though it reached its peak rank in 1997. In 2025, it ranked 2035th, with approximately 1 in 23,398 boys receiving the name. The name is most commonly used in the states of Michigan, New Jersey, and New York, reflecting communities with significant Muslim populations. Its meaning, "praised," ties directly to the religious significance of the Prophet Muhammad in Islam, making it a name of deep cultural and spiritual importance for many families.
Mohamad is a variant transliteration of Muhammad, the name of the prophet of Islam, derived from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning "to praise." It has been a widely used name across the Muslim world for centuries.
Where Mohamad is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mohamad” around the world
Where Mohamad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
13
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Hamad, Moe
Sibling names for Mohamad
Names that share Mohamad's style, for a brother or sister.
