Musa: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MOO-suh · 2 syllables
Transliteration of Arabic (musa), Persian (Musa), and Turkish Musa; ultimately from Biblical Hebrew. Doublet of Moses.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- MOO-suh
- US rank (2025)
- #469
- US babies a year
- about 469 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Musa?
Musa was the #469 name in the US in 2025, given to 651 babies. It’s rising: up 166% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #469 |
| England & Wales | #115 |
| Scotland | #305 |
| Ireland | #275 |
| Canada | #152 |
| Australia | #247 |
How old are people named Musa?
Half of US adults named Musa are older than 26; most are between 18 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Musa
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Questions about Musa
How do you pronounce Musa?
Musa is pronounced MOO-suh.
How popular is the name Musa?
Musa was the #469 name in the US in 2025, given to 651 babies. It’s rising: up 166% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Musa?
Half of US adults named Musa are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 50.