Muhammad is an extremely popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2 in 2022 with 4,177 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 5,957 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 847.2%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 68 boys born was named Muhammad. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Muhammad is one of the most important and widely used names in the world, meaning praised. Its history and meaning are firmly established in Islamic tradition.
The name honours the Prophet Muhammad and has been used across Muslim communities for centuries. Many English spellings exist, but they all reflect the same Arabic name.