Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Muzammil since 1994
Babies named Muzammil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Muzammil is an Arabic name with deep religious significance, appearing in the Quran as a title for the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, the name first appeared in records in 1994 and has seen steady though modest usage. As of 2023, it ranked 7679 with approximately 1 in 170,808 baby boys receiving the name, and its peak year was 2023. The name has remained stable in popularity, reflecting its consistent but niche appeal among Muslim American families. While no top states were recorded, its presence underscores the cultural and religious roots that families carry into naming traditions.
Muzammil is an Arabic name derived from the root z-m-l (to wrap, to enshroud). It appears in the Quran as a title of the Prophet Muhammad in Surah Al-Muzzammil (The Enwrapped One). Used primarily in Muslim communities, it has been given in the United States since the mid-1990s, reflecting the growing diversity of Islamic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Muz, Zam
Sibling names for Muzammil
Names that share Muzammil's style, for a brother or sister.
