The Muslim name “Mohammed” has replaced “Noah” and “Adam” as the most popular first name for newborns in Berlin, Germany.
Naming a child “Mohammed” is also gaining popularity across the German states of Bremen and Hesse.
“Noah” remains a popular first name choice throughout Germany.
Reporting from Remix:
Mohammed is increasingly a popular name across the West. It soared to the top of the rankings in one Irish city last year. In France, one in five newborns has an Islamic name, with Muhammad being the most popular. In Brussels, it is now the most common boy’s name given to all newborns.
