Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Momodou

Momodou is a Gambian given name that may refer to:Momodou Alieu Bah, Gambian senior army officer Momodou Baboucar Njie (1929–2009), Gambian politician Momodou Ceesay, Gambian football striker Momodou Ceesay (artist), Gambian fine artist and writer Momodou L. K.

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#6,521 (2004)
Total Babies
108
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1998
First Year
2023
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#6521
Peak Rank
108
Total Count
16
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Momodou

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Momodou is a Gambian given name that may refer to:Momodou Alieu Bah, Gambian senior army officer Momodou Baboucar Njie (1929–2009), Gambian politician Momodou Ceesay, Gambian football striker Momodou Ceesay (artist), Gambian fine artist and writer Momodou L. K.

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The Story of Momodou

Momodou first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 11 Momodous were born — ranking #6,521 that year. As of 2026, Momodou ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Momodous have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Momodou

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Momodou

What does the name Momodou mean?
Momodou is a Gambian given name that may refer to:Momodou Alieu Bah, Gambian senior army officer Momodou Baboucar Njie (1929–2009), Gambian politician Momodou Ceesay, Gambian football striker Momodou Ceesay (artist), Gambian fine artist and writer Momodou L. K.
How popular is Momodou in 2026?
In 2026, Momodou ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Momodou most popular?
Momodou reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,521 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Momodou a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Momodou is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Momodou?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Momodou include Bacilio, Marvon, Caton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Momodou

Momodou is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 108 births in the dataset. Momodou's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,521. Use the chart and map above to compare Momodou'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.