Muhammad
Say it: mu-HAM-ad/mʊˈhæməd/
BoyMeans praised, praiseworthy8 letters3 syllables
#35
in Ireland (2025)
#37 with spellings combined
139
babies in 2025
#37
best rank (2025)
1,491
babies since 1992
Up 82
10-year rank change
Muhammad through the years
Compare with another name →Show the numbers
| Year | Babies (boys) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 139 | #37 |
| 2024 | 126 | #47 |
| 2023 | 99 | #65 |
| 2022 | 72 | #89 |
| 2021 | 58 | #110 |
| 2020 | 82 | #80 |
| 2019 | 86 | #81 |
| 2018 | 102 | #67 |
| 2017 | 83 | #87 |
| 2016 | 85 | #83 |
| 2015 | 58 | #119 |
| 2014 | 68 | #110 |
| 2013 | 41 | #157 |
| 2012 | 43 | #156 |
| 2011 | 37 | #180 |
| 2010 | 46 | #154 |
| 2009 | 44 | #149 |
| 2008 | 35 | #178 |
| 2007 | 32 | #171 |
| 2006 | 23 | #196 |
| 2005 | 30 | #152 |
| 2004 | 22 | #171 |
| 2003 | 16 | #187 |
| 2002 | 10 | #235 |
| 2001 | 13 | #201 |
| 2000 | 9 | #223 |
| 1999 | 3 | #379 |
| 1998 | 6 | #242 |
| 1997 | 9 | #242 |
| 1996 | 4 | #336 |
| 1995 | 3 | #334 |
| 1994 | 4 | #299 |
| 1992 | 3 | #337 |
Source: CSO, Irish Babies' Names (VSA50, VSA60), CC BY 4.0.
★ What does Muhammad mean?
Praised, praiseworthy
Arabic, from the verb hammada (to praise).
Say it right
muHAMad
The story of Muhammad
Muhammad is an Arabic name meaning “praised” or “praiseworthy”. It comes from a verb meaning to praise, and shares its root with the name Mahmud. It is the name of the Prophet of Islam, and is often said to be the most common given name in the world.
It has many spellings in English, including Mohammed, Mohammad and Mohamed. The CSO counts each spelling separately, so the figures here cover the Muhammad spelling only.
Muhammad first reached the CSO list in 1992 and has climbed steadily since. Its best year so far is 2025, when 139 boys were given this spelling and it reached number 35 on the official list. In Northern Ireland it was 103rd in 2025, also its highest place there.
Say it differently where you're from, or spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Sources
- Wiktionary: Muhammad (English proper noun)
- Wikipedia: Muhammad (name)
- CSO VSA50, Boys Names in Ireland with 3 or More Occurrences
- NISRA, Baby Names in Northern Ireland
At a glance
Similar names
Sibling ideas
Spellings counted here
| Spelling | 2025 | All years |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad | 139 | 1,491 |
In Northern Ireland
#103 in 2025 with 23 babies. Best rank #103 (2025); 115 babies since 2003.
Source: NISRA, Open Government Licence.