Moosa
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 277 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Moosa is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Moses, meaning 'drawn out of the water' — from the Hebrew Moshe, with the Arabic form Musa being one of the most important prophets in Islam.
In Islam, Musa (Moses) is mentioned more times in the Quran than any other prophet — 136 times — and is considered one of the five greatest prophets (along with Muhammad, Ibrahim, Isa, and Nuh). Moosa is an alternate romanization used particularly in South Asian Muslim communities.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Moosa is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1998 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Moosa’s rarity (277 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Moosa was #6834 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11850, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 56 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 139 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 71 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | — |
The Story of Moosa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Moosa is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Moosa are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Moosa?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Moosa — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2010s with 139 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Moosa by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1998–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11850 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9457 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8111 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4723 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7344 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8020 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5702 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4423 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7009 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6200 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6204 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5831 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5187 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8551 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9381 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10625 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12087 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9474 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11593 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12728 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024