Mohammedali is a unisex given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'highly regarded'. It is composed of two elements: 'Mohammad', which refers to the Prophet Muhammad, and 'Ali', a name associated with several important figures in Islamic history, most notably Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet. The name Mohammedali is often used interchangeably with its variant spellings, such as Mohamedali or Mohommadali.
The use of the name Mohammedali spans across various cultures and religions, predominantly among Muslims but also appearing in other communities worldwide. It gained popularity during the 20th century, particularly in countries like Pakistan and India, where it is commonly used. However, its prevalence is not as widespread compared to other names derived from Mohammad or Ali.
In terms of name days, Mohammedali does not have a universally recognized day dedicated to it. Instead, many people with this name celebrate their nameday on the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's birth (Mawlid an-Nabi), which varies each year based on the Islamic lunar calendar.
The name Mohammedali has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years with a total of 82 births recorded between 1997 and 2023. The highest number of births in any single year was 9 in 2023, while the lowest was 5 in several years including 1997, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2017. There were also years with 6 births (2008, 2015) and years with 8 births (2005, 2016, 2018).