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Musa vs Hamza

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.
MusaHamza
Meaning Arabic form of Moses lion; strong, steadfast
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation MOO-saa HAM-za
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19700
Peak year2025 (651)2024 (565)
In 20256510
TrendNear its peakRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Musa Hamza
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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'.

Frequently asked questions

Is Musa or Hamza 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 Musa and Hamza?

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

Which name is older, Musa or Hamza?

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