Mohammad sits comfortably in the UK charts at #53 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#53
US Rank #599
About the Name Mohammad
Mohammad has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #53. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Mohammad is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #599 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mohammad
Unlikely. With around 986 UK babies named Mohammad per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mohammad in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mohammad has held a stable position around #53 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #53 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Mohammad is more popular in the UK (#53) than in the US (#599). 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 Mohammad include: Mohammad Marandi — Seyed Mohammad Marandi is an Iranian-American academic, intellectual and political analyst.; Mohammad Al-Mosawi — Sayed Mohammed Al-Mosawi is a Kuwaiti karateka.; Mohammad Amir — Mohammad Amir is a Pakistani cricketer who played for the Pakistan national cricket team from 2009 to 2024..
Mohammad ranks #599 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
986
UK babies named Mohammad (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.5
In a school of 600
↑ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mohammad
Likely around 1 other Mohammad 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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