UK boy's name
Mouhamed
A masculine Arabic name 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.
Mouhamed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mouhamed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 12 births.
This profile covers 97 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1999 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 96 living people in the UK are called Mouhamed. 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
- • Mouhamed ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 12 boys were registered as Mouhamed.
- • About 96 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mouhamed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
12 births
Estimated living
96
2026
Meaning
What does Mouhamed mean?
The name Mouhamed originated from the Arabic language and culture. It is a variation of the name Muhammad, which has its roots in the Semitic languages. The name is derived from the Arabic verb "hamada," meaning "to praise" or "to glorify." This name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and its founder, the Prophet Muhammad.
The name Muhammad first appeared in the 7th century CE, during the birth of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad. It is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, which is considered a sacred text by Muslims around the world. The name holds immense significance in the Islamic tradition, as it is believed to be the name chosen by God for His final messenger.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mouhamed can be found in the writings of Arab historians and scholars from the 7th and 8th centuries CE, who documented the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. These texts serve as valuable historical records and provide insights into the early days of Islam.
Throughout history, many notable figures have borne the name Mouhamed. Here are five prominent examples:
1. Mouhamed Abdel Kader (1808-1883), an Algerian religious and military leader who fought against French colonization in the 19th century. 2. Mouhamed Bey El Hami (1861-1918), a Tunisian statesman and prime minister who played a crucial role in modernizing Tunisia in the early 20th century. 3. Mouhamed Khouna (1957-1989), a Moroccan athlete and Olympic medalist in the sport of boxing. 4. Mouhamed Ould Bouamatou (1976-present), a Mauritanian politician and activist who has advocated for human rights and democracy in his country. 5. Mouhamed Anwar Hadid (1944-present), a Palestinian-American real estate developer and father of renowned models Gigi and Bella Hadid.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have contributed significantly to their respective societies and have helped to preserve the legacy of the name Mouhamed throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mouhamed over time
The chart below shows babies named Mouhamed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Mouhamed, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mouhamed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mouhamed 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 | #2812 | 38 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3767 | 37 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3059 | 18 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mouhamed
- 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
Mouhamed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mouhamed in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mouhamed was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Mouhamed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 12 babies registered as Mouhamed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mouhamed?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "highly praised" or "praiseworthy".
How many people are called Mouhamed in the UK?
A total of 97 babies have been registered as Mouhamed across the 18 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.