UK boy's name
Muhannad
A masculine Arabic name meaning "one who is praised and guided by Allah".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Muhannad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muhannad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 6 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2001 to 2022. 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 42 living people in the UK are called Muhannad. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Muhannad ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 6 boys were registered as Muhannad.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muhannad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
6 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Muhannad mean?
The name Muhannad originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "hanada," which means to praise or glorify. The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age.
Muhannad is believed to have been first mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name is associated with the prophet Muhammad and is often given to boys as a sign of respect and admiration for the prophet's teachings and principles.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Muhannad was Muhannad ibn al-Hanafiyyah, a prominent military leader and scholar who lived in the 7th century AD. He was the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph of Islam, and played a significant role in the early Muslim conquests.
Another notable figure named Muhannad was Muhannad al-Bata'ihi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century AD. He was known for his mastery of Arabic literature and his contributions to the field of linguistics.
In the 12th century, Muhannad ibn Abi al-Qasim al-Khwarizmi, a mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the development of algebra and astronomical calculations.
During the Ottoman Empire era, Muhannad Pasha was a prominent military leader and governor who served in various regions of the empire in the 16th century.
In more recent times, Muhannad Al-Masri was a Palestinian writer and journalist born in 1934 and died in 2008. He was known for his novels and short stories that explored themes of identity and resistance.
Throughout history, the name Muhannad has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, science, and military leadership. The name continues to be popular in the Middle East and among Arabic-speaking communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muhannad over time
The chart below shows babies named Muhannad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Muhannad, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muhannad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muhannad 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3762 | 18 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3069 | 21 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Muhannad
- 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
Muhannad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muhannad in the UK right now?
In 2022, Muhannad was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Muhannad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 6 babies registered as Muhannad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muhannad?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "one who is praised and guided by Allah".
How many people are called Muhannad in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Muhannad across the 10 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.