Mohamed Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mohamed is of Arabic origin, meaning 'praised one'. It evolved from the name Muhammad and has various forms across cultures. The name is associated with positive traits and has significant biblical relevance. It became popular with the advent of Islam in the 7th century and remains widely used today.
The name Mohamed is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mohamed has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Mohamed' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1709th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 761st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 484th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 488th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Mohamed' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mohamed"
Pronunciation
/moʊˈhæməd/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Mohamed derives from the Arabic root 'ḥ-m-d', which means 'to thank' or 'to praise'. It is often interpreted as 'the praised one'.
Meaning
Praised one
Language Evolution
Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohamed
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Islamic world after the 7th century with the rise of Islam and is widely used among Muslim communities globally.
Variants & Derivatives
Muhammad, Mohammed, Hamid, Mahmoud
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mohamed is one of the most common names in the world, particularly in Muslim-majority countries, and is often associated with respect and religious significance.
Famous People
Muhammad Ali, Mohamed Salah, Muhammad ibn Abdullah
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mohamed"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mohamed"
"Mohamed" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4360th of 7552 | 54 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1709th of 10718 | 436 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 761st of 16616 | 2,611 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 484th of 24088 | 8,401 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 488th of 23106 | 7,273 |
Regional Popularity of "Mohamed" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.45% 1100th/2937 |
31.27% 1089th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
40.01% 1618th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.62% 686th/3685 |
9.77% 437th/4475 |
20.50% 1065th/5194 |
14.41% 910th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.18% 375th/4582 |
5.23% 270th/5164 |
8.86% 648th/7313 |
8.87% 662nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.11% 323rd/3984 |
6.51% 292nd/4487 |
11.02% 752nd/6822 |
11.36% 713th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mohamed" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mohamed"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mohamed" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.