Mahmud
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- The Praised One
- Origin
- Arabic
Mahmud Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 239 baby boys have been named Mahmud. The name peaked in 2022 with 19 US births that year (rank #5143). In 2024, ranked #7521 nationally — 2,378 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Mahmud
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mahmud births are: New York (11).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Mahmud
If you like Mahmud's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mahmud's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Mahmud
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahmoud | Variant Used For Mohammad - Founder Of Islamic Religion. Praiseworthy: Glorified. | Male | Arabic |
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Compare Mahmud to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mahmud against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).