Mahmud is a captivating name of Arabic origin, meaning "the praised one". It is often associated with the great Turkic Seljuk leader and Sultan, Malik Shah I (1055-1092), who was known as Mahmud. The name has been widely used across the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond, contributing to its rich historical and cultural significance.
Mahmud's popularity as a baby name has been quite variable over the years, with significant spikes occurring most recently in 2016 (14 births), 2018 (15 births), and 2022 (19 births). The name first appeared in the data provided in 1980 and has consistently been given to babies every year since then.