Mohammed
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Arabic / Bengali ◈ 3 syllables
"Praiseworthy prophet of Islam."

From Arabic / Bengali

Mohammed means praiseworthy — from the Arabic, the most common variant of Muhammad. Mohammed IS the most common name on Earth — over 150 million people. The Prophet Muhammad founded Islam. Mohammed Ali (Cassius Clay) IS the Greatest. Three syllables of the most common name on EARTH, Islam's-founder, and the Greatest of All Time.

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Mohammed at a glance
MeaningPraiseworthy prophet of Islam.
OriginArabic / Bengali
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#623
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Why parents love Mohammed
  • Mohammed IS the most common name on EARTH.
  • Over 150 MILLION people carry it.
  • The Prophet founded Islam.
  • Three syllables with a sacred, Arabic sound: mo-HAM-med.
  • The meaning praiseworthy is divinely aspirational.
The vibe of Mohammed
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Origin & history of Mohammed
Arabic محمد (muhammad, praiseworthy) Mohammed
1
Arabic / Bengali roots
Mohammed IS the most common name on Earth — 150 million. The Prophet founded Islam.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic; Prophet Muhammad (570–632 AD).
3
Today
Mohammed remains a beloved choice, ranking #623 in the US. 15,727 babies have been named Mohammed since 1922.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
How popular is Mohammed?
2014 peak year
Today, Mohammed is rarely chosen — ranked around #623, with only about 442 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2014, 566 babies were given the name (ranked #499 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Mohammed's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 15,727 babies have been registered as Mohammed since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
566 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #499)
442 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,420 Total registrations
last 10 years
15,727 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #623) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Mohammed
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Mohammed's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — prophetic humanitarianism. People named Mohammed tend to be sacred, praised, and gifted at being the most common name on Earth.

Most common name Earth
150-million
Prophet-founded
Arabic-praiseworthy
Sacred-divine
M4
O6
H8
A1
M4
M4
E5
D4
Sum: 36 → Life path 9
Personality of Mohammed
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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