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Mohammad is a masculine name used in Persian and Arabic. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Persian form of Muhammad, as well as an alternate transcription for Arabic and several other languages." It ranked #562 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, persian form of Muhammad, as well as an alternate transcription for Arabic and several other languages. The entry lists its usage as Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Mohammad ranked #562 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 | #562 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohammad mean?
Behind the Name does not give Mohammad a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: persian form of Muhammad, as well as an alternate transcription for Arabic and several other languages.
Is Mohammad a popular name?
Mohammad ranked #562 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Mohammad a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Mohammad appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Mohammad — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
