Mustafaa
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 32 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Mustafaa peaked during the Millennial wave, when 9 babies received this name in a single year (1996). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Mustafaa has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Mustafaa is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Mustafaa is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Mustafa, which means 'the chosen one' or 'the selected.' It is one of the epithets of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition, making it a deeply revered name across Muslim-majority cultures worldwide.
Popular from Turkey to Morocco to South Asia, Mustafa (and its variant Mustafaa) carries profound religious significance alongside a strong, confident sound. It's a name of honor and faith.
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Phonetically, Mustafaa 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 Mustafaa’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mustafaa has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 | — |
The Story of Mustafaa
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1996, Mustafaa is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Mustafaa are most likely born between 1992 and 1997.
How rare is Mustafaa?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mustafaa is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 1990s with 32 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1992–1997)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | #8922 |
| 1996 | 9 | #6340 |
| 1994 | 7 | #7507 |
| 1993 | 5 | #9700 |
| 1992 | 5 | #9381 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–1997