Musa
Musa is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Drawn from the water or son.
Origin and history
Musa is the Arabic and Turkish form of the name Moses, ultimate derived from an Egyptian root meaning son or delivered from the water. It holds significant religious importance as the name of a major prophet in Islam. In the United States, its usage has increased sharply in recent years, reaching the top 700 male names.
Popularity in the United States
6,109 babies in the United States have been named Musa since 1880. It ranks #1540 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #602.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.4 %)
- CA (11.9 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- NJ (6.6 %)
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 | 102 |
| 1980-1990 | 160 |
| 1990-2000 | 309 |
| 2000-2010 | 761 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,106 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,671 |
Famous people named Musa
- Musa Dembele: Professional Athlete, Footballer
- Musa Barrow: Professional Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Mansa Musa was the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, widely considered one of the wealthiest individuals in human history.
- Musa is the Arabic cognate of the biblical name Moses, shared across Abrahamic traditions.
- More than forty percent of all U.S. births for the name Musa recorded since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.