Will my child share the name Mahammed with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Mahammed per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mahammed in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mahammed becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mahammed is declining: down 371 places since 2018, to #5,120 in 2024. It peaked at #1,127 in 2006.

Is Mahammed a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mahammed 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 Mahammed a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Mahammed

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Mahammed is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mahammed in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5120

About the Name Mahammed

Mahammed has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 310 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1127 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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