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Mojtaba

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Mojtaba peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (2014). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Mojtaba has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Mojtaba is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Mojtaba is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'the chosen' or 'the selected one,' from the Arabic root meaning "to choose." It is one of the titles used for Imam Hassan in Shia Islam, making this a name of particular reverence in Iranian and Iraqi Shia communities.

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Phonetically, Mojtaba belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Mojtaba’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

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Current Rank
5
Total births
Since 2014
2014
Peak year
5 births
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Popularity Over Time

Mojtaba has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.

013452014
First appeared: 2014Peak: 2014 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mojtaba
DecadeBirthsTrend
2010s5

The Story of Mojtaba

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2014, Mojtaba is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mojtaba are most likely born between 2014 and 2014.

How rare is Mojtaba?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mojtaba is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 20142014)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mojtaba
YearBirthsRank
20145#13396

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mojtaba a boy's or girl's name?
Mojtaba is primarily a boy's name.
When was Mojtaba most popular?
Mojtaba reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Mojtaba?
Mojtaba is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2014. Its peak was in 2014.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20142014