Mousa

Mousa is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 27 boys in the United States.

Mousa at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mousa

Mousa belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mousa first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3765 in 2023, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 513 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mousa in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#3765 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Mousa in 2024
27
Total since 1880
513

Mousa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2440 in 2025
Babies named Mousa in 2025
9
Total since 1996
82

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mousa mean?

The meaning of Mousa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mousa a boy or girl name?

Mousa is a boy name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mousa?

Mousa comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Mousa?

Mousa first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #3765 in 2023, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.