Mustafa
Mustafa is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Chosen, preferred, or selected.
Origin and history
Mustafa is a traditional Arabic name that means chosen or preferred. It is widely used across the Muslim world as an epithet for the Prophet Muhammad and as a given name. In the United States, its popularity has risen steadily in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,373 babies in the United States have been named Mustafa since 1880. It ranks #1409 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #815.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.8 %)
- CA (15 %)
- TX (10 %)
- NJ (9.2 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 219 |
| 1980-1990 | 633 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,016 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,605 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,243 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,636 |
Famous people named Mustafa
- Mustafa Ali: Professional Wrestler
- Mustafa Shakir: Actor
Fun facts
- Mustafa originates as an Arabic epithet meaning 'the chosen one' applied to the Prophet Muhammad.
- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was the founding president of the Republic of Turkey.