Muhamed is a name of Arabic origin and means "praiseworthy" or "commended". It is derived from the root verb "hamida", which means to praise or commend. The name Muhamed is often associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who was born in Mecca around 570 AD. However, it is important to note that this name has been used independently of this association for centuries.
The name Muhamed gained popularity outside of the Middle East during the medieval period through trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Islamic world. Today, it is a common name throughout the Muslim community worldwide. It is often spelled with variations such as Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohammad, Mohamed, Mahomet, and others depending on the language and region.
In Arabic, the name Muhamed is written as "محمد" and is pronounced /ˈmʊ.hæ.mɪd/. In English, it is typically pronounced /muːˈhɑː.mɪd/ or /moʊˈhæ.mɪd/. Regardless of spelling or pronunciation, the name Muhamed carries a significant historical and cultural importance for many people around the world.
The given statistics show the annual births of babies named Muhamed in the United States from 1977 to 2023. Over this period, there were a total of 597 births.
The number of births varied each year, with some years seeing as few as five births (in 1977, 1985, and 1987) and other years seeing significantly more, such as the peak of 28 births in 2016. On average, there were around 13 births per year.
The most notable trends include a steady increase from 1994 to 2002, with the number of births doubling from 12 to 27 between these years. After reaching this peak, the numbers fluctuated but generally remained high until around 2015. Since then, there has been a slight decline, with fewer than 20 births recorded each year.
Despite some variation in popularity over time, it is clear that the name Muhamed has maintained a consistent presence among newborns in the United States for the past several decades.