Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Mouhamad since 1989
Babies named Mouhamad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Mouhamad is a French-influenced spelling of Muhammad, one of the most common names globally due to its association with the Prophet of Islam. First recorded in U.S. data in 1989, it reached its peak popularity in 2016 and has remained relatively stable since. In 2025, the name ranked 8,243, with about 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. While not among the highest-ranked names, it maintains consistent usage, particularly within communities that favor Francophone spellings. Its etymology, rooted in the Arabic for 'praiseworthy,' connects it to a deep tradition of devotion and honor.
Mouhamad is a French-influenced spelling variant of Muhammad, which derives from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d, meaning 'to praise.' The name Muhammad, borne by the Prophet of Islam, is one of the most widely used names in the world. The spelling with an 'ou' reflects French transliteration conventions, common in West African and Maghrebi contexts.
“Mouhamad” around the world
Where Mouhamad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mouh, Momo
Sibling names for Mouhamad
Names that share Mouhamad's style, for a brother or sister.
