Muhamad
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Muhamad: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2025.
Muhamad, a widely used variant of Muhammad, is rooted in the Arabic verb *hamida*, meaning "to praise," so the name translates as "praised" or "the praiseworthy one." It holds profound significance in Islam as the name of the Prophet Muhammad, the final messenger, and is among the most popular names globally for boys, including in Scottish communities. Notable bearers include Muhammad Ali, the legendary American boxer and activist, and Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the Persian mathematician who pioneered algebra. The name shares its root with Mahmud and Ahmed, common variants, and in Scotland, its steady usage since the 1970s reflects the country’s growing cultural and religious diversity.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20254 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6474 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2025
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y