Boy nameCurrently #820 in the USSteady
Mustafa
//muˈstɑfə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mustafa's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mustafa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mustafa |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 44 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 67 |
| 1982 | 69 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 55 |
| 1985 | 64 |
| 1986 | 55 |
| 1987 | 63 |
| 1988 | 63 |
| 1989 | 75 |
| 1990 | 76 |
| 1991 | 82 |
| 1992 | 72 |
| 1993 | 85 |
| 1994 | 107 |
| 1995 | 100 |
| 1996 | 117 |
| 1997 | 119 |
| 1998 | 136 |
| 1999 | 121 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 154 |
| 2002 | 170 |
| 2003 | 150 |
| 2004 | 146 |
| 2005 | 152 |
| 2006 | 157 |
| 2007 | 187 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 197 |
| 2010 | 176 |
| 2011 | 215 |
| 2012 | 228 |
| 2013 | 231 |
| 2014 | 235 |
| 2015 | 238 |
| 2016 | 234 |
| 2017 | 235 |
| 2018 | 240 |
| 2019 | 211 |
| 2020 | 194 |
| 2021 | 261 |
| 2022 | 275 |
| 2023 | 263 |
| 2024 | 304 |
Mustafa through the decades
- Mustafa peaked in 2024, when 304 babies were named Mustafa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mustafa has risen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mustafa currently ranks #820 in the US and is holding steady.