Declining since 2017, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Moosa since 1998
Babies named Moosa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Moosa is a transliteration of the Arabic Musa, the Quranic name for the prophet Moses. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name records in 1998, and its popularity has been modest but steady among Muslim families. The name reached its peak usage in 2017, when it ranked highest in frequency. Since 2017, its trajectory has been falling, indicating a gradual decline in new registrations. As of 2025, Moosa ranks 8,910, with about 1 in every 213,510 newborn boys receiving the name. While it has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, it remains a meaningful choice within South Asian and Arab diaspora communities, reflecting a strong cultural and religious heritage.
Moosa is a transliteration of the Arabic name موسى (Musa), which is the Quranic and Biblical name for Moses. The name's original Egyptian meaning is thought to be 'son' or 'drawn from the water,' though in the Islamic tradition it is revered for the prophet Musa. The spelling 'Moosa' is common in South Asian Muslim communities, reflecting regional pronunciation and transliteration conventions.
“Moosa” around the world
Where Moosa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Moos
Sibling names for Moosa
Names that share Moosa's style, for a brother or sister.
