Mohamed is a distinctive choice, ranked #207 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mohamed in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#207
US Rank #548
About the Name Mohamed
Mohamed is holding steady in the rankings at #207. It reached its peak of #132 in 2006 and has maintained consistent levels since β the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Mohamed is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #548 β notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mohamed
Unlikely. With around 244 UK babies named Mohamed per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mohamed in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mohamed has held a stable position around #207 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #132 in 2006 and has maintained consistent levels since β suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Mohamed is more popular in the UK (#207) than in the US (#548). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Mohamed include: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan β Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, also known as MBZ or MbZ, is an Emirati royal and politician who has served as the third president of the United Arab Emirates and...; Mohamed Salah β Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a right winger or right midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and...; Ghanam Mohamed β Ghanam Mohamed Ghanam Abdalla is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays for Egyptian Premier League club Modern Future FC as a defensive midfielder..
Mohamed ranks #548 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
244
UK babies named Mohamed (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 15 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mohamed
Likely around 1 other Mohamed in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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