Mustapha
Mustapha is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Chosen, selected, or preferred.
Origin and history
Mustapha is a common transliteration of the Arabic name Mustafa, meaning chosen or preferred. It is an epithet traditionally used for the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it remains a uncommon name, given to several hundred boys since records began.
Popularity in the United States
654 babies in the United States have been named Mustapha since 1880. It ranks #4022 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1838.
States where it is most popular
- NY (90.4 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Mustapha
- Mustapha Shakir: actor
- Mustapha Bundu: athlete, footballer
Fun facts
- Mustafa or Mustapha was historically a name borne by four sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
- The name directly derives from an Arabic title applied to the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition.