Countries
56
Muhammad Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Muhammad is a popular boy name in 56 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Muhammad is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 5.3 across 56 ranked entries.
Muhammad is associated with origins such as Arabic and meanings such as praiseworthy.
Muhammad appears across 56 countries, especially in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Common forms and related variants include Mohamed, Mohammad, and Mohammed.
Pronunciation references include moo-HA-mad, moo-UHAM-mad, MUH-am-mad, and IPA mʊˈhæməd.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Arabic
Origins: Arabic
Common meanings: Meaning 'highly praised' or 'commendable.' As the name of the Prophet of Islam, it is the most common name globally, representing faith and honor.
Pronunciation samples: moo-HA-mad, moo-UHAM-mad, MUH-am-mad | IPA: mʊˈhæməd
Variants and aliases: Mohamed, Mohammad, Mohammed
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Asia
Europe
Central America