How to say it
mo · HA · med
/moʊˈhɑː.mɛd/
Masculine
Mohamed
Praiseworthy
What it means
Arabic, 'praiseworthy' or 'praised one'; the name of the Prophet of Islam.
Mohamed comes from the Arabic for 'praiseworthy' or 'the praised one,' from the root hamida, 'to praise.' As the name of the Prophet of Islam, it is among the most widely given names on earth. Mohamed is a common transliteration alongside Muhammad. Said moh-HAH-med.
Popularity over time
peaked at #428 in 2014, currently #527 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
The name of the Prophet of Islam; among the most given names worldwide.
- Spelling
A transliteration alongside Muhammad and Mohammed.
Spelling variants
- Muhammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammed