Will my child share the name Mujahid with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Mujahid per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mujahid in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mujahid becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mujahid is rising: up 681 places since 2019, to #3,256 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,027 in 1999.

Is Mujahid a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mujahid 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 Mujahid a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3256

Mujahid

🗳️ Add Mujahid to a family shortlist

Mujahid is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mujahid in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2025

#3256

About the Name Mujahid

Mujahid is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 157 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1027 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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