UK boy's name
Mahamed
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "highly praised" or "praiseworthy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mahamed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mahamed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 24 births.
This profile covers 353 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 350 living people in the UK are called Mahamed. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mahamed ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 24 boys were registered as Mahamed.
- • About 350 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mahamed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
24 births
Estimated living
350
2026
Meaning
What does Mahamed mean?
The name Mahamed has its origins rooted in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "Muhammad," which means "praiseworthy" or "highly praised." This name holds immense significance in the Islamic faith as it was the name given to the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mahamed can be found in the Quran, the holy scripture of Islam, where it appears numerous times in reference to the Prophet Muhammad. Additionally, it is mentioned extensively in the Hadith, which are the recorded teachings, sayings, and actions of the Prophet.
One of the most famous individuals in history to bear the name Mahamed is Prophet Muhammad himself, who was born in Mecca, Arabia, around 570 CE and died in 632 CE. He is revered as the last prophet of God in Islam and is considered a spiritual and moral guide for millions of Muslims worldwide.
Another notable figure was Mahamed ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who lived from approximately 780 CE to 850 CE. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of algebra and is credited with introducing the decimal number system and the concept of algorithms.
In the realm of literature, Mahamed ibn Ismail al-Bukhari, a Persian scholar born in 810 CE and died in 870 CE, is celebrated for compiling the collection of hadith known as Sahih al-Bukhari, which is considered one of the most authentic and influential works in Islamic literature.
During the Ottoman Empire, Mahamed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, was a significant historical figure. Born in 1432 CE and died in 1481 CE, he was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and is renowned for his conquest of Constantinople in 1453, which marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
Another influential individual was Mahamed ibn Abdullah, better known as Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan explorer and traveler who lived from 1304 CE to 1369 CE. He is celebrated for his extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe, which he documented in his famous travelogue, the Rihla (The Travels).
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Mahamed, a name that carries a rich legacy and profound cultural and religious significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mahamed over time
The chart below shows babies named Mahamed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mahamed, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahamed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mahamed was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3702 | 21 | 4 |
| 2010s | #1885 | 128 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1194 | 168 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1432 | 36 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Mahamed
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mahamed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mahamed in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mahamed was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mahamed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 24 babies registered as Mahamed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mahamed?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "highly praised" or "praiseworthy".
How many people are called Mahamed in the UK?
A total of 353 babies have been registered as Mahamed across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.