Musa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Musa is an Arabic name derived from the Egyptian possibly meaning 'son' or 'born of'. It has evolved through various languages, including Greek and Latin, while retaining its connection to the biblical figure Moses. The name is associated with traits of deliverance and strength and holds significant biblical relevance as it corresponds to a major prophet in several faiths.
The name Musa is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Musa has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Musa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3854th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2817th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1656th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 783rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6237th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Musa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Musa"
Pronunciation
/ˈmuːsə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Musa is derived from the Arabic name موسى (Mūsā), which is believed to be of Egyptian origin, possibly meaning 'son' or 'born of'. It is often associated with the biblical figure Moses.
Meaning
Deliverer, Savior
Language Evolution
Mūsā (Arabic), Moses (Greek), Moyses (Latin), Moshe (Hebrew)
Biblical Background
Musa is the Arabic name for Moses, a prominent prophet in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
Historical Usage
The name Musa gained popularity in the Islamic world after the advent of Islam in the 7th century and has remained a common name in various cultures influenced by Arabic.
Variants & Derivatives
Moses, Moishe, Musa, Moussa
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Musa is widely used in Muslim-majority countries and among Arabic-speaking communities, often evoking strength and leadership due to its biblical associations.
Famous People
Musa ibn Nusayr - An Umayyad general, Musa Kusa - A Libyan politician, Musa Njie - A renowned Gambian footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Musa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Musa"
"Musa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3854th of 10718 | 115 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2817th of 16616 | 340 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1656th of 24088 | 1,308 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 783rd of 23106 | 3,691 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6237th of 9107 | 26 |
Regional Popularity of "Musa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
45.02% 1568th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
31.91% 1428th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
53.79% 3398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.04% 1514th/4582 |
18.94% 978th/5164 |
27.25% 1993rd/7313 |
25.41% 1896th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.40% 733rd/3984 |
10.34% 464th/4487 |
13.25% 904th/6822 |
14.90% 935th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Musa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Musa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Musa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.