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Hamza vs Musa

Which is more popular?
Musa is more popular than Hamza today: about 651 US babies were given the name Musa in 2025, compared with 0 named Hamza.
HamzaMusa
Meaning lion; strong, steadfast Arabic form of Moses
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation HAM-za MOO-saa
Syllables 2 2
First appeared01970
Peak year2024 (565)2025 (651)
In 20250651
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hamza Musa
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeHamzaMusa
2020s 2,935 2,671
2010s 3,928 2,106
2000s 2,694 761
1990s 863 309
1980s 143 160
1970s 10 102

What does Hamza mean?

Commonly understood as 'lion', and also 'strong, steadfast'. Linked to the root h-m-z and to a plant with a sharp, pungent taste. Borne by Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet's uncle, called 'Lion of God'.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamza or Musa more popular?

Musa is more popular than Hamza today: about 651 US babies were given the name Musa in 2025, compared with 0 named Hamza.

What is the difference between Hamza and Musa?

Hamza means lion; strong, steadfast (arabic origin), while Musa means Arabic form of Moses (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Hamza or Musa?

In US records, Hamza first appears in 0 and Musa in 1970, so Hamza has the longer recorded history.