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UK boy's name

Muhammadali

A masculine Arabic name combining Muhammad (praised) and Ali (exalted, sublime).

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.

Muhammadali is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muhammadali popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.

This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2016 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.

Muhammadali is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Muhammadali. 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

  • Muhammadali ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 boys were registered as Muhammadali.
  • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muhammadali as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2024

5 births

Estimated living

16

2026

Meaning

What does Muhammadali mean?

The name Muhammadali is of Arabic origin and is derived from the combination of two separate names - Muhammad and Ali. The name Muhammad has its roots in the Arabic word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." It is a name closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, who lived in the 6th and 7th centuries CE.

The name Ali, on the other hand, has its origins in the Arabic word "ali," meaning "high" or "exalted." It is the name of Prophet Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib, who is revered as the fourth caliph in Sunni Islam and the first Imam in Shia Islam.

The combination of these two names, Muhammadali, can be found in various Islamic texts and historical records. One notable reference is in the Hadith, a collection of sayings and traditions attributed to Prophet Muhammad, where the name Muhammadali is mentioned as one of the names of the prophesied Mahdi, a messianic figure who will bring justice and peace to the world.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Muhammadali can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in the region of Persia (modern-day Iran) and Central Asia. Several historical figures bore this name, including Muhammadali Taraghay, a 15th-century ruler of the Kara Koyunlu Turkmen confederation, and Muhammadali Khan, a 17th-century ruler of the Khanate of Khiva in present-day Uzbekistan.

Other notable individuals with the name Muhammadali throughout history include:

1. Muhammadali Haji Farajullah Qajari (1799-1835), a prominent Iranian philosopher and mystic during the Qajar dynasty. 2. Muhammadali Jenah (1892-1936), an Iranian writer, journalist, and political activist who advocated for constitutional reform and women's rights. 3. Muhammadali Bogra (1909-1963), a Pakistani diplomat and politician who served as the third Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1953 to 1955. 4. Muhammadali Taraghay (1453-1489), a ruler of the Kara Koyunlu Turkmen confederation in present-day Iran and Turkey during the 15th century. 5. Muhammadali Rai (1801-1879), an Indian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of the Urdu language and literature.

The name Muhammadali has a rich historical significance, rooted in Islamic tradition and cultural heritage. It has been carried by rulers, scholars, and influential figures throughout various regions and time periods, reflecting its enduring popularity and reverence within Muslim communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Muhammadali over time

The chart below shows babies named Muhammadali registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Muhammadali, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Muhammadali
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Decades

Muhammadali by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muhammadali 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 #4095 12 3
2010s #4023 4 1

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FAQ

Muhammadali: questions and answers

How popular is the name Muhammadali in the UK right now?

In 2024, Muhammadali was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Muhammadali most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Muhammadali in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Muhammadali?

A masculine Arabic name combining Muhammad (praised) and Ali (exalted, sublime).

How many people are called Muhammadali in the UK?

A total of 16 babies have been registered as Muhammadali across the 4 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.