Declining since 2014, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Mohamud since 1999
Babies named Mohamud per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Mohamud is a variant of Muhammad, a name rooted in the Arabic word for 'praise' and central to Islamic tradition. In the United States, the name has been in consistent but modest use since it first appeared in Social Security records in 1999. Its peak popularity came in 2017, with the highest recorded number of births that year. Since 2014, the name has been on a falling trajectory, though it remains a familiar choice in Somali-American and other East African Muslim communities. The name has not been concentrated in any single state, reflecting its use across a broad but small population.
Mohamud is a variant transcription of Muhammad, which derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d meaning 'to praise'. The name Muhammad, meaning 'praiseworthy', is the name of the Prophet of Islam and has been one of the most popular names in the Muslim world since the 7th century. Mohamud, along with other variants like Mahmoud and Mohamed, is common among Somali and East African communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Mahmud
Sibling names for Mohamud
Names that share Mohamud's style, for a brother or sister.
