Humza
From Urdu حمزہ (hamza), from Arabic حمزة (hamza).
Every Humza since 1985 — 1,328 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Humza
Humza is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,691 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,328 American babies have been named Humza. Its peak came in 2001, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Humza stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Humza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,691 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,120 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,932 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,240 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,210 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2,775 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,071 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,741 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,030 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,252 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,729 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,005 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,083 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,921 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2,681 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,569 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,673 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,248 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,619 |
| 2006 | 49 | #2,488 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2,310 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,509 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,065 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,075 |
| 2001 | 69 | #1,686 |
| 2000 | 57 | #1,861 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,577 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,076 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Humza mean?
From Urdu حمزہ (hamza), from Arabic حمزة (hamza).
How popular is the name Humza in 2025?
Humza ranked #3,691 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Humza?
1,328 babies have been named Humza in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Humza most popular?
Humza peaked in 2001, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Humza a boy or girl name?
Humza is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Humza rising or falling?
Humza has been roughly stable over the past decade.