Musa

Musa is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 566 boys in the United States.

Musa at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmuːsə/

About the name Musa

Musa belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Musa first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #525 in 2024, and in 2024 566 babies received the name — 5,454 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Musa in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#525 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Musa in 2024
566
Total since 1880
5,454

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Musa mean?

The meaning of Musa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Musa a boy or girl name?

Musa is a boy name. In 2024, 566 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Musa?

Musa comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Musa?

Musa first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #525 in 2024, and 566 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Musa?

Musa is pronounced /ˈmuːsə/ (IPA).

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