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.
How to spell Mohamed
The standard spelling is Mohamed. Common variants include Muhammad, Mohammed, Muhammed, but Mohamed is the most widely used form.
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, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. 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.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Mohamed Salah Egyptian footballer and longtime Liverpool forward
Spelling variants
- Muhammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammed
Names with the same feeling
Common questions
- What does the name Mohamed mean?
- Arabic, 'praiseworthy' or 'praised one'; the name of the Prophet of Islam.
- What does Mohamed mean in Arabic?
- In Arabic, Mohamed means "Praiseworthy." 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.
- How do you pronounce Mohamed?
- Mohamed is pronounced moʊˈhɑː.mɛd. Say it as mo-HA-med, with the stress on the "ha" syllable.
- How do you spell Mohamed?
- The standard spelling is Mohamed. Common spelling variants include Muhammad, Mohammed, Muhammed.
- Is Mohamed a boy or girl name?
- Mohamed is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Mohamed?
- Mohamed ranked #527 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.