Declining since 2017, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Mujtaba since 1987
Babies named Mujtaba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Mujtaba is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'chosen' or 'selected,' deeply rooted in Islamic tradition as an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1987, reaching its peak rank of 7,194 in 2017, with a current ranking of 7,194 (2025) and a frequency of 1 in 155,280 births. The name's popularity has been gradually declining since its 2017 peak, reflecting broader trends in naming. It is most commonly found among families with Arabic or Muslim heritage, though no top states were reported in the available data. As a culturally significant yet uncommon choice in the English-speaking world, Mujtaba offers a meaningful connection to religious tradition while remaining distinctive.
Mujtaba is derived from the Arabic root j-b-w, conveying the idea of selection and choice. It is an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad, meaning 'the chosen one,' and is also used as a given name in Muslim communities, particularly among Shia Muslims where it is associated with Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba.
“Mujtaba” around the world
Where Mujtaba lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Muj, Muji, Tab
Variants: Mujtabaa, Mojtaba
Sibling names for Mujtaba
Names that share Mujtaba's style, for a brother or sister.
