Humza
Humza is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Steadfast, strong, or smart; historically associated with lion-like strength.
Origin and history
Humza is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the historical name Hamza. It traditionally signifies steadfastness, strength, or sharpness. In the United States, it is a modest but steadily chosen name within Muslim and South Asian communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,328 babies in the United States have been named Humza since 1880. It ranks #3379 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1725.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.3 %)
- CA (26.5 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
- NJ (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 262 |
| 2000-2010 | 505 |
| 2010-2019 | 347 |
| 2020-2029 | 202 |
Famous people named Humza
- Humza Yousaf: Politician, First Minister
Fun facts
- Humza is a phonetic spelling variant of the classical Arabic name Hamza, widely popular throughout the Islamic world.
- The root name was borne by Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, renowned for his bravery and strength in early Islamic history.