Mohamed is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #565 in 2022 with 524 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 712 births ranking #428. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 83.9%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 3,329 boys born was named Mohamed. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Mohamed is a common transliteration of Muhammad and carries the meaning praised. It belongs to one of the most important and widely used names in the world.
The name honours the Prophet Muhammad and has been used across Muslim communities for centuries. Different spellings reflect local language habits rather than different meanings.