Murtaza
Every Murtaza since 1983 — 405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Murtaza
Murtaza is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,105 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 405 American babies have been named Murtaza. Its peak came in 2023, when 26 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 Murtaza stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Murtaza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,105 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,375 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,184 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,516 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,969 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,808 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,096 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,588 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,553 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,014 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,959 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,384 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,920 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,652 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,343 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,580 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,732 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,667 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,480 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,602 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,113 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,628 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,463 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,628 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,782 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,536 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,930 |
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Famous people named Murtaza
- Murtaza Rakhimov Politician · b. 1934
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Murtaza in 2025?
Murtaza ranked #4,105 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Murtaza?
405 babies have been named Murtaza in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Murtaza most popular?
Murtaza peaked in 2023, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Murtaza a boy or girl name?
Murtaza is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Murtaza rising or falling?
Murtaza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Murtaza?
Well-known people named Murtaza include Murtaza Rakhimov (politician).