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Musa

/ MOO-saa /

Boy arabic 2 syllables

Meaning

Musa means Arabic form of Moses (arabic).

Gender

Boy

Origin

arabic

Pronunciation

MOO-saa

Popularity

#470 · U.S. boys (2025)

Popularity of Musa in the US, 1880–2025

Musa first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 2025, when 651 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 651.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Musa popular?

Near its peak Musa is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Musa, by decade
2020s		2,671
2010s		2,106
2000s		761
1990s		309
1980s		160
1970s		102

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Musa mean?

The Arabic form of the prophet Moses (Musa), a name of Egyptian/Hebrew origin (folk-etymologized in Hebrew as 'drawn out of the water'). The Arabic form carries no independent Arabic root meaning; Musa is among the most frequently named prophets in the Quran.

Names like Musa

arabic names with a similar feel and popularity.

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Ahmad

AH-mad

most praiseworthy · arabic

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Ayaan

ah-YAAN

gift / watchful (disputed) · arabic

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Hamza

HAM-za

lion; strong, steadfast · arabic

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Rayan

RY-an

well-watered, luxuriant · arabic

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Tariq

TAA-riq

night-visitor; morning star · arabic

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Yahya

YAH-yaa

Arabic name of John (the Baptist) · arabic

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Hassan

HAH-sahn

Handsome, good · arabic

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Idris

id-REES

studious, learned (disputed) · arabic

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Names that pair well with Musa

Popular arabic names for a sibling or a middle name.

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Adam

AA-dam

Arabic form of Adam; man, earth · arabic

Girl

Layla

LAY-lah

night · arabic

Girl

Aaliyah

ah-LEE-ah

High, exalted, sublime · arabic

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Malik

MAH-lik

king · arabic

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Amir

ah-MEER

Prince, commander · Arabic

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Omar

OH-mar / OO-mar

long-lived, flourishing · arabic

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Musa mean?

Musa means Arabic form of Moses. The Arabic form of the prophet Moses (Musa), a name of Egyptian/Hebrew origin (folk-etymologized in Hebrew as 'drawn out of the water'). The Arabic form carries no independent Arabic root meaning; Musa is among the most frequently named prophets in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Musa?

Musa is of arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Musa?

Musa is pronounced “MOO-saa.”

Is Musa a boy or a girl name?

Musa is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Musa a popular name right now?

Musa is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Musa?

In 2025, Musa ranked #470 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Musa most popular?

Musa was most popular in 2025, when about 651 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Musa?

Names similar to Musa include Ahmad, Ayaan, Hamza, Rayan, Tariq.

What names go well with Musa?

arabic names that pair well with Musa include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.