Hamza Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hamza is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hamza?
Hamza is spelled H-A-M-Z-A. The name has 5 letters.
Hamza at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Hamza” derives from an Arabic root meaning “strong” or “steadfast.”
- Origin
- Hamza is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and Islamic history.
- Pronunciation
- HAM-zah · 2 syllables
Hamza Popularity in 2025
Rank#541
Recorded Births556
- Boys usage fell 14 places to #541 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hamza Mean?
The name “Hamza” derives from an Arabic root meaning “strong” or “steadfast.”
Origin: Hamza is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and Islamic history.
How Do You Pronounce Hamza?
PronunciationHAM-zah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hamza?
- History
- The name Hamza has historical significance in Islamic texts and is associated notably with Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Hamza Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 556 | #541 |
| 2024 | Boys | 565 | #527 |
| 2023 | Boys | 524 | #557 |
| 2022 | Boys | 466 | #604 |
| 2021 | Boys | 426 | #648 |
| 2020 | Boys | 398 | #659 |
| 2019 | Boys | 409 | #652 |
| 2018 | Boys | 440 | #610 |
| 2017 | Boys | 409 | #634 |
| 2016 | Boys | 493 | #569 |
| 2015 | Boys | 435 | #616 |
| 2014 | Boys | 426 | #621 |
| 2013 | Boys | 369 | #657 |
| 2012 | Boys | 357 | #662 |
| 2011 | Boys | 293 | #764 |
| 2010 | Boys | 297 | #756 |
| 2009 | Boys | 338 | #707 |
| 2008 | Boys | 291 | #763 |
| 2007 | Boys | 318 | #721 |
| 2006 | Boys | 288 | #741 |
| 2005 | Boys | 279 | #726 |
| 2004 | Boys | 258 | #731 |
| 2003 | Boys | 246 | #736 |
| 2002 | Boys | 227 | #760 |
When Was Hamza Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
565 recorded births
National rank #527
2025 · Boys
556 recorded births
National rank #541
2023 · Boys
524 recorded births
National rank #557
2016 · Boys
493 recorded births
National rank #569
Where Hamza Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #168 | 39 |
| VA | #237 | 36 |
| IL | #264 | 42 |
| NJ | #313 | 27 |
| NY | #314 | 58 |
| MI | #330 | 27 |
| OH | #411 | 26 |
| CA | #472 | 67 |