Musa
Musa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmuːsə/
Meaning and origin of Musa
- A male given name from Arabic, equivalent to English Moses.
Etymology
Transliteration of Arabic مُوسَى (mūsā), Persian موسی (Musâ), and Turkish Musa; ultimately from Biblical Hebrew. Doublet of Moses.
How popular is Musa?
Since 1880, 31 girls and 6,109 boys in the U.S. have been named Musa (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1473 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #470 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #470 for boys, with 651 babies given the name.
Names similar to Musa
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Sibling name ideas for Musa
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Musa FAQ
What does the name Musa mean?
A male given name from Arabic, equivalent to English Moses. Transliteration of Arabic مُوسَى (mūsā), Persian موسی (Musâ), and Turkish Musa; ultimately from Biblical Hebrew. Doublet of Moses.
What is the origin of the name Musa?
Musa is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Musa?
Since 1880, 31 girls and 6,109 boys in the U.S. have been named Musa (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1473 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #470 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #470 for boys, with 651 babies given the name.
Is Musa a boy or girl name?
Musa is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 31 girls and 6,109 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.