Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Mostafa since 1978
Babies named Mostafa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 199 |
| 2010s | 219 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Mostafa entered U.S. records in 1978 and has maintained a steady presence ever since. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, though it remains an uncommon choice nationally, with only about 1 in 106,755 male births receiving the name in 2025. The name is a variant of Mustafa, a revered Arabic name associated with the Prophet Muhammad, and is widely used among Muslim families. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, reflecting consistent but modest use. While no single U.S. state stands out as a top location for the name, Mostafa is found across communities with Arabic-speaking heritage.
Mostafa is the English transliteration of the Arabic name Mustafa (مُصْطَفَى), which means 'the chosen one.' It is a common given name in the Islamic world, particularly among Muslims, as it is one of the many names of the Prophet Muhammad. The name has been in use for centuries across Arabic-speaking countries and regions with significant Muslim populations.
“Mostafa” around the world
Where Mostafa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mo, Moe
Sibling names for Mostafa
Names that share Mostafa's style, for a brother or sister.
