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Mahomed

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mahomed: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1993.

Mahomed is a variant spelling of Muhammad, an Arabic name meaning “praiseworthy” or “commended,” rooted in the Semitic triliteral Ḥ-M-D, conveying praise. The most renowned bearer is the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, whose legacy gives the name profound spiritual significance. In a non-religious context, Mahomed (or “Mahomet”) appears in historical European writings about Islamic figures. The spelling “Mahomed” is common in South Asian and African communities,

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19933 babies
Latest (1993)
#3783 babies
Total births
3since 1993
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1993 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).