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.
Etymology & Cultural Background
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
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 712 peak births in 2014
Geographic Spread
Popular across 36 US states, with strongest presence in Minnesota
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
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 by Generation - 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 by Generation - 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
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Minnesota 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, usage 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: 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. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.