Boy · #8,294 in 2026

Mahamud

Name: Popularity of the name Mahamud in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mahamud, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,294

Peak Rank

#7,156 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2022

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#7156

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mahamud

Mahamud first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 11 Mahamuds were born — ranking #7,156 that year. As of 2026, Mahamud ranks #8,294 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 93 Mahamuds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mahamud

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mahamud is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahamud

What does the name Mahamud mean?

Mahamud is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mahamud in 2026?

In 2026, Mahamud ranks #8,294 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Mahamud most popular?

Mahamud reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #7,156 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Mahamud a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mahamud is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mahamud?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mahamud include Hafiz, Avidan, Granite. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mahamud

Mahamud is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 93 births in the dataset. Mahamud's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #7,156. Use the chart and map above to compare Mahamud's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.