Mujtaba
A male given name from Persian.
Every Mujtaba since 1987 — 390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mujtaba
Mujtaba is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,522 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 390 American babies have been named Mujtaba. Its peak came in 2017, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mujtaba stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mujtaba year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,522 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,138 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,414 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,107 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,968 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,894 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,043 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,425 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,259 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,206 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,194 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,833 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,642 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,905 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,945 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,998 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,063 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,477 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,706 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,958 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,975 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,139 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,388 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,317 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,234 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,545 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mujtaba mean?
A male given name from Persian.
How popular is the name Mujtaba in 2025?
Mujtaba ranked #7,522 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mujtaba?
390 babies have been named Mujtaba in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mujtaba most popular?
Mujtaba peaked in 2017, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Mujtaba a boy or girl name?
Mujtaba is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mujtaba rising or falling?
Mujtaba is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.