Muhammad
Meaning: Praised, commendable, praiseworthy
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #200
Total births: 1,491
History: Muhammad resonates with the spirit of the Easter Rising, when ordinary Irish men and women transformed their nation's destiny in 1916. The name carries the quiet determination of those who built the Irish Free State and shaped modern Ireland.
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| Current rank (2025) | #35 |
| Babies named Muhammad in 2025 | 139 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 1,491 |
| Peak year | 2025 (139 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #35 |
| Years in records | 1992–2025 (33 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 42 spots |
Frequently asked about Muhammad
What does the name Muhammad mean?
Muhammad means “Praised, commendable, praiseworthy” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Muhammad?
Muhammad has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Praised, commendable, praiseworthy”.
How popular is Muhammad in Ireland?
Muhammad ranked #35 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 139 babies that year.
When was Muhammad most popular?
Muhammad peaked in 2025 with 139 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Muhammad a boy or girl name?
Muhammad is predominantly a boys' name in Ireland — over 90% of Muhammads in registered births are male.
Is the name Muhammad rising or falling in popularity?
Muhammad has risen 42 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #77 in 2020 to #35 in 2025.
How long has Muhammad been recorded in Ireland?
Muhammad appears in birth records in Ireland across 33 years — from 1992 through 2025.