Rising since 1989, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Muhamad since 1986
Babies named Muhamad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Muhamad is a variant of the globally widespread name Muhammad, the name of the Prophet of Islam and the most popular name in the world. In the United States, Muhamad has been recorded since 1986, a relatively recent appearance compared to other spellings. It has shown a rising trajectory since 1989, reflecting growing usage in Muslim communities. The name reached its peak popularity in 2014, though it remains less common than the standard spelling. With a rank of 7,679 in 2025 and approximately 1 in 170,808 boys receiving this variant, Muhamad stands as a distinctive choice within a well-established naming tradition.
Muhamad is a variant spelling of Muhammad, derived from the Arabic root h-m-d meaning 'to praise.' It is the name of the Prophet of Islam, making it one of the most common names in the Muslim world. The spelling Muhamad, with a single 'm,' is less standard but frequently used across South and Southeast Asia.
“Muhamad” around the world
Where Muhamad lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moha, Hamed, Muhd
Sibling names for Muhamad
Names that share Muhamad's style, for a brother or sister.
