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1970

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1479

Peak Rank

3K

Total Count

55

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Muhammed

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

Muhammad was an Arab religious, military and political leader, as well as the founder of Islam. According to Islam, he was the final prophet of God who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets in Islam.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Turkish
* Arabic
* Kazakh

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Muhammed](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Al-Masjid_AL-Nabawi_Door.jpg/330px-Al-Masjid_AL-Nabawi_Door.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad)

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## The Story of Muhammed

Muhammed first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2026: 107 births, good for #1,613 nationwide. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 30% of all recorded Muhammeds. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,613 among baby boy names with 107 births, rising sharply (+31% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Muhammeds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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## Variants & Related Forms of Muhammed

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Muhammed. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Mahomet
* Mahometus
* [Mehmed](/mehmed)
* Mihammad
* [Mohamad](/mohamad)
* [Mohamed](/mohamed)
* [Mohammad](/mohammad)
* [Mohammed](/mohammed)
* [Muhammad](/muhammad)
* Muhammet

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## Names that sound like Muhammed

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

* [Muhamed](/muhamed)
* [Muhammad](/muhammad)
* [Mohamed](/mohamed)
* [Mohammad](/mohammad)
* [Mohamad](/mohamad)
* [Mahamud](/mahamud)
* [Mohammed](/mohammed)
* Mahomet
* Melamed
* [Mahima](/mahima)
* [Mahana](/mahana)
* Malamud

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Muhammed

What does the name Muhammed mean?

Muhammad was an Arab religious, military and political leader, as well as the founder of Islam. According to Islam, he was the final prophet of God who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets in Islam.

What is the origin of the name Muhammed?

Muhammed has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Turkish, Arabic, Kazakh.

How popular is Muhammed in 2026?

In 2026, Muhammed ranks #1,613 among boys' names in the U.S., with 107 babies given the name that year.

When was Muhammed most popular?

Muhammed reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,479 that year with 107 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Muhammed most popular?

Muhammed has historically been most popular in Maryland, New York, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Muhammed.

Is Muhammed a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Muhammed?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Muhammed include Keneth, Eliga, Isidoro. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Muhammed?

Common variants and related forms of Muhammed include Mahomet, Mahometus, Mehmed, Mihammad, Mohamad, Mohamed. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👦KenethPeak #1479](/keneth)[👦EligaPeak #1478](/eliga)[👦IsidoroPeak #1480](/isidoro)[👦ArisPeak #1478](/aris)[👦EladioPeak #1480](/eladio)[👦RajPeak #1478](/raj)[👦VikramPeak #1480](/vikram)[👦QuangPeak #1480](/quang)

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## About the name Muhammed 

Muhammed is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Muhammed's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,479\. Use the chart and map above to compare Muhammed's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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