Praiseworthy
A variant of the Arabic name Muhammad, derived from the root h-m-d. It refers to one who is worthy of praise or highly commended. This specific spelling is common in East Africa, particularly Somalia, and among the Somali diaspora.
Less common today
Mahamed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,110 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional soccer player
World champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner
