Rising since 1993, #1,837 for boys today.
Popularity of Mouhamed since 1993
Babies named Mouhamed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 222 |
| 2010s | 330 |
| 2020s | 354 |
Meaning & origin
Mouhamed is a spelling variant of the Arabic name Muhammad, which has been consistently given to boys in the United States since the first recorded use of this exact spelling in 1993. The name has been steadily rising in usage, reflecting broader demographic trends and the growing diversity of naming practices. As of 2025, Mouhamed ranks 1837th nationally, with a 1-in-19861 rate among newborn boys, and its peak year so far was 2024. The top states for this spelling are New York, Kentucky, and Ohio, suggesting regional concentrations of families who prefer this particular transliteration. While Muhammad remains the dominant form in English-speaking countries, Mouhamed represents a localized variant with its own distinct trajectory.
Mouhamed is a transliteration of the Arabic name Muhammad (محمد), derived from the root ḥ-m-d meaning 'to praise'. It is the name of the Prophet of Islam and one of the most popular names in the Muslim world. The spelling 'Mouhamed' reflects French-influenced transliteration, common in West African and North African communities.
Where Mouhamed is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mouhamed” around the world
Where Mouhamed lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
210
babies in 2024
Quebec
17
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Momo, Hamid, Mouh
Sibling names for Mouhamed
Names that share Mouhamed's style, for a brother or sister.
