Will my child share the name Mahamed with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Mahamed per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mahamed in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mahamed becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mahamed is declining: down 454 places since 2019, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #912 in 2003.

Is Mahamed a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mahamed is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mahamed a popular baby name in the United States?

Mahamed does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mahamed is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mahamed in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mahamed

Mahamed has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2285 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #912 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Mahamed is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mahamed in their class.