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Mohamed is a masculine name used in Arabic and Dhivehi. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternate transcription of Arabic محمّد (see Muhammad) chiefly used in Egypt and Algeria. This is also the usual Dhivehi and Swahili form, and a Malay and Somali variant." It ranked #527 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternate transcription of Arabic محمّد (see Muhammad) chiefly used in Egypt and Algeria. This is also the usual Dhivehi and Swahili form, and a Malay and Somali variant. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Dhivehi, Swahili, Malay and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Mohamed ranked #527 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #527 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohamed mean?
Behind the Name does not give Mohamed a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: alternate transcription of Arabic محمّد.
Is Mohamed a popular name?
Mohamed ranked #527 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Mohamed a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Mohamed appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Mohamed — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
