Boy nameCurrently #7,096 in the USSteady
Mustapha
3 syllablesPeak year: 20048 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mustapha'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.
Mustapha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mustapha |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Mustapha through the decades
- Mustapha peaked in 2004, when 26 babies were named Mustapha in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mustapha has fallen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mustapha currently ranks #7,096 in the US and is holding steady.