Mohamad
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
Every Mohamad since 1974 — 3,662 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mohamad
Mohamad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,049 in 2025 with 73 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,662 American babies have been named Mohamad. Its peak came in 1999, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mohamad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mohamad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | #2,049 |
| 2024 | 79 | #1,980 |
| 2023 | 84 | #1,887 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,371 |
| 2021 | 68 | #2,125 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,087 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,012 |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,159 |
| 2017 | 77 | #1,891 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,157 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1,866 |
| 2014 | 85 | #1,776 |
| 2013 | 78 | #1,843 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1,571 |
| 2011 | 92 | #1,651 |
| 2010 | 86 | #1,757 |
| 2009 | 76 | #1,907 |
| 2008 | 91 | #1,686 |
| 2007 | 89 | #1,708 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,754 |
| 2005 | 92 | #1,542 |
| 2004 | 94 | #1,465 |
| 2003 | 87 | #1,495 |
| 2002 | 88 | #1,456 |
| 2001 | 125 | #1,127 |
| 2000 | 99 | #1,306 |
| 1995 | 94 | #1,198 |
| 1990 | 83 | #1,198 |
| 1985 | 46 | #1,468 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,094 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,835 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mohamad mean?
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Muhammad.
How popular is the name Mohamad in 2025?
Mohamad ranked #2,049 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 73 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mohamad?
3,662 babies have been named Mohamad in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mohamad most popular?
Mohamad peaked in 1999, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Mohamad a boy or girl name?
Mohamad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mohamad rising or falling?
Mohamad has been roughly stable over the past decade.