Mostafa
Mostafa is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
The chosen one; elected or preferred.
Origin and history
Mostafa is a common transliteration of the Arabic name Mustafa, meaning 'chosen' or 'selected'. It is one of the traditional epithets for the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it is a moderately used given name with steady representation within Islamic and Middle Eastern communities.
Popularity in the United States
755 babies in the United States have been named Mostafa since 1880. It ranks #3921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50 %)
- CA (25.7 %)
- NJ (15.7 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 153 |
| 2000-2010 | 199 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Mostafa
- Mostafa El-Sayed: Chemist, Physicist
- Mostafa Madbouly: Prime Minister, Politician
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, Al-Mustafa is one of the honored titles given to the Prophet Muhammad.
- Mostafa with an 'o' is a frequent variant spelling of Mustafa, common in Egyptian, Iranian, and Turkish contexts.