Mohammad
Boy name · 1,485 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mohammad: 1,485 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 45 births in 2015.
The name Mohammad, also spelled Muhammad, is of Arabic origin, meaning "praiseworthy" or "worthy of praise." It is the name of the final prophet in Islam, Prophet Muhammad, whose life and teachings are central to the faith. Famous bearers include Muhammad Ali, the legendary American boxer and activist, and Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the 9th-century Persian mathematician whose work gave us the term "algorithm." The name is shared with the capital of Iraq, Baghdad, though the city's name has a different root. A notable variant is Mahmud, a common related name meaning "praised," while the spelling Mohammad is particularly widespread in South Asian and Scottish Muslim communities, reflecting the name's global reach.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201545 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #14032 babies
- Total births
- 1,485since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 6%vs prior 5y