How Many People Are Named Mahamud?

Complete statistics for the name Mahamud: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mahamud
Very Rare
Arabic

Mahamud is a rare Arabic name, with only 92 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,584,130 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all its bearers under 30.

~982
Living in US
1 in 337,525
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Servant of Muhammad
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

105,800
Worldwide Bearers
#9,688
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
53,962
🇸🇴 Somalia
19,826
🇳🇬 Nigeria
10,477
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
9,989
🇰🇪 Kenya
3,969
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
2,543
🇳🇵 Nepal
1,132
🇬🇭 Ghana
899
🇹🇿 Tanzania
790
🇺🇬 Uganda
643

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
92 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
93
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 93 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
54
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mahamud Through the Generations

Mahamud saw its peak popularity in 2016 with 11 births, and since then, it's been on a steady rise. With an average age of 15, it's clear that Mahamud is a name embraced by younger parents. The majority of those named Mahamud are under 30, indicating that it's a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

✨ Similar Names to Mahamud

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mahamud's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Mahamud

How Many People Have the Name Mahamud?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 982 people in the United States currently share the name Mahamud. That works out to roughly 1 in every 337,525 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mahamud a Common or Rare Name?

Mahamud is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mahamud Mean?

Mahamud means "servant of Muhammad" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mahamud in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Mahamud Most Popular?

The name Mahamud reached peak popularity in 2016, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mahamud?

Approximately 982 people named Mahamud live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 982. That works out to roughly 1 in 337,525 Americans.

Is Mahamud a rare name?

Mahamud is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 337,525 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mahamud mean?

Mahamud means "servant of Muhammad" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Mahamud more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mahamud are male and 0% are female.

When was Mahamud most popular?

Mahamud peaked in 2016 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US982
All-Time Births982
1 in X1 in 337,525
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2016
World Rank#9,688
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.