Mustafa Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mustafa is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mustafa?
Mustafa is spelled M-U-S-T-A-F-A. The name has 7 letters.
Mustafa at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Mustafa means “the chosen one” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Mustafa is an Arabic name commonly associated with Islamic culture and tradition.
- Pronunciation
- mus-TAH-fah · 3 syllables
Mustafa Popularity in 2025
Rank#760
Recorded Births339
- Boys usage rose 62 places to #760 and recorded 35 more 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 Mustafa Mean?
Mustafa means “the chosen one” in Arabic.
Origin: Mustafa is an Arabic name commonly associated with Islamic culture and tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Mustafa?
Pronunciationmus-TAH-fah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mustafa?
- History
- The name Mustafa has been used in Islamic contexts, including as a title referring to the Prophet Muhammad, reflecting its religious significance.
Mustafa 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 | 339 | #760 |
| 2024 | Boys | 304 | #822 |
| 2023 | Boys | 263 | #884 |
| 2022 | Boys | 275 | #875 |
| 2021 | Boys | 261 | #885 |
| 2020 | Boys | 194 | #1,044 |
| 2019 | Boys | 211 | #995 |
| 2018 | Boys | 240 | #902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 235 | #909 |
| 2016 | Boys | 234 | #919 |
| 2015 | Boys | 238 | #907 |
| 2014 | Boys | 235 | #913 |
| 2013 | Boys | 231 | #902 |
| 2012 | Boys | 228 | #908 |
| 2011 | Boys | 215 | #928 |
| 2010 | Boys | 176 | #1,092 |
| 2009 | Boys | 197 | #998 |
| 2008 | Boys | 147 | #1,198 |
| 2007 | Boys | 187 | #1,017 |
| 2006 | Boys | 157 | #1,112 |
| 2005 | Boys | 152 | #1,081 |
| 2004 | Boys | 146 | #1,086 |
| 2003 | Boys | 150 | #1,041 |
| 2002 | Boys | 170 | #945 |
When Was Mustafa 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.
2025 · Boys
339 recorded births
National rank #760
2024 · Boys
304 recorded births
National rank #822
2022 · Boys
275 recorded births
National rank #875
2023 · Boys
263 recorded births
National rank #884
Where Mustafa 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 | #392 | 14 |
| NY | #407 | 42 |
| NJ | #412 | 19 |
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| IL | #485 | 21 |
| OH | #500 | 21 |
| MD | #516 | 9 |
| MA | #555 | 8 |