Mousa
Every Mousa since 1978 — 543 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mousa
Mousa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,724 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 543 American babies have been named Mousa. Its peak came in 2023, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Mousa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mousa 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 | #3,724 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,042 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,773 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,965 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,724 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,106 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,094 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,447 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,239 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,704 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,003 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,637 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,140 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,895 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,342 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,599 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,769 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,194 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,893 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,823 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,112 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,606 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,138 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,451 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,128 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,233 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,791 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,789 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mousa in 2025?
Mousa ranked #3,724 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 Mousa?
543 babies have been named Mousa in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mousa most popular?
Mousa peaked in 2023, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Mousa a boy or girl name?
Mousa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mousa rising or falling?
Mousa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.