Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Mussa since 1982
Babies named Mussa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mussa's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Mussa is a variant of the widely known name Musa, the Arabic form of Moses. Since its first recorded use in the United States in 1982, Mussa has remained a relatively rare choice. As of 2025, it ranked 8910, with a frequency of 1 in 213,510 newborns. Its trajectory has been stable, showing no dramatic swings in popularity. The name's peak year in recent decades was 2023, suggesting a slight but consistent appeal. Mussa carries strong cultural and religious resonance in Muslim communities, where it honors the prophet Musa. While not common enough to rank among top state lists, its steady usage reflects a preference for traditional, meaningful names with cross-cultural depth.
Mussa is a variant of Musa, the Arabic and Swahili form of Moses. The name is closely tied to the biblical prophet Moses (Musa in the Quran), who is a significant figure in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world and in East African regions where Swahili is spoken. While the ultimate origin is the Hebrew name Moshe, the Arabic form has been adopted and adapted in various cultures over centuries.
“Mussa” around the world
Where Mussa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mus, Moose
Sibling names for Mussa
Names that share Mussa's style, for a brother or sister.
