Mujtaba
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 379 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Persian.
Mujtaba is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'chosen' or 'selected.' Al-Mujtaba is one of the titles of Imam Hasan ibn Ali, the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad, making this a deeply revered name in Shia Muslim communities worldwide.
Mujtaba carries the sacred distinction of being chosen — a name with profound significance in Islamic heritage, borne by one of the most revered figures in the tradition.
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Phonetically, Mujtaba 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 Mujtaba’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mujtaba was #7973 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8104, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 56 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 158 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 121 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 15 | — |
The Story of Mujtaba
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Mujtaba is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mujtaba are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Mujtaba?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Mujtaba — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1987, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 158 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Mujtaba by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Mujtaba per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1987–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #8104 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6410 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7105 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7965 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7893 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7040 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5467 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4425 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5257 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6203 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5193 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5833 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5642 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7904 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5944 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5998 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7063 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9477 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5706 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6958 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–2024