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UK boy's name

Muhmmad

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "highly praised".

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.

Muhmmad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muhmmad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 8 births.

This profile covers 93 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.

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

We estimate that about 92 living people in the UK are called Muhmmad. 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

  • Muhmmad ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 8 boys were registered as Muhmmad.
  • About 92 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muhmmad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2671

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

2024

8 births

Estimated living

92

2026

Meaning

What does Muhmmad mean?

The name Muhmmad has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "hamd" which means "praise" or "to praise". The name itself means "praiseworthy" or "one who is praised". It is a name that has been in use since the 6th century AD and is closely associated with the Islamic faith and its founder, the Prophet Muhammad.

The earliest recorded use of the name Muhmmad can be traced back to the life of the Prophet Muhammad, who was born in Mecca, Arabia (now Saudi Arabia) in 570 AD. He is considered the last prophet in the Islamic tradition and is revered by Muslims around the world as the messenger of God and the recipient of the Quran, the holy book of Islam.

The name Muhmmad gained widespread popularity due to its association with the Prophet and his teachings. It became a common name among Muslims, who often named their sons in honor of the Prophet or to seek blessings and guidance from God.

Throughout history, there have been numerous individuals who bore the name Muhmmad. Some notable examples include:

1. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (780-850 AD), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer, considered the father of algebra. 2. Muhammad al-Idrisi (1099-1166 AD), an Arab geographer, cartographer, and Egyptologist, known for his influential world map. 3. Muhammad ibn Battuta (1304-1369 AD), a Moroccan explorer and traveler, renowned for his extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and Europe. 4. Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938 AD), a British Indian philosopher, poet, and politician, considered a leading figure in the literary revival of Islamic civilization. 5. Muhammad Ali (1942-2016 AD), an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

The name Muhmmad has also been featured in various literary works, religious texts, and historical records throughout the centuries, further solidifying its significance and cultural impact.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Muhmmad over time

The chart below shows babies named Muhmmad 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 Muhmmad, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Muhmmad
02468199920112024

Decades

Muhmmad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muhmmad 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 #3477 22 4
2010s #3352 32 6
2000s #2649 36 7
1990s #2943 3 1

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FAQ

Muhmmad: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Muhmmad was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Muhmmad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 8 babies registered as Muhmmad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Muhmmad?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "highly praised".

How many people are called Muhmmad in the UK?

A total of 93 babies have been registered as Muhmmad 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.