Hamza Boy

Popularity: #464 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAM-zah / /ˈhæmzə/

Arabic; Turkish

Meaning

Arabic: steadfast; Turkish: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

Hamza is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is often associated with strength and bravery, reflecting the qualities admired in historical figures. The name gained prominence due to Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, who is celebrated as a martyr in Islamic tradition. In Turkish culture, the name is also embraced for its connotations of courage.

Trend Summary

Hamza has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

HadiImranZahirRamiOmarTariqZainFarid

Variants

  • Hamzah
  • Hamsa

International Variants

  • Hamza (Arabic)
  • Hamzah (Turkish)

Famous people named Hamza

Hamza Alić is a Bosnian discus thrower who has represented his country in international competitions.

Hamza Choudhury is an English professional footballer known for playing in the Premier League.

Hamza Yalçın is a Turkish journalist and author recognized for his work in political commentary.

Hamza Kahn is a Pakistani-American entrepreneur known for his contributions to the tech industry.

Fictional characters named Hamza

Hamza is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Revelations', known for his role in the storyline.

Hamza appears in the animated series 'The Adventures of Hamza', where he embarks on various adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hamza was first seen in the United States in 1977. Hamza has ranked as high as #826 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Minnesota, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Hamza has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hamza (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 77
16%
NY 60
12%
TX 59
12%
IL 39
8%
VA 37
8%
MI 31
6%
FL 28
6%
MN 27
6%
PA 27
6%
OH 26
5%
WA 15
3%
MD 11
2%
TN 10
2%
GA 9
2%
MO 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19775
19795
19807
19816
198211
198311
198410
198514
198614
198718
198820
198932
199031
199141
199253
199341
199474
199597
199693
199798
1998149
1999186
2000203
2001246
2002227
2003246
2004258
2005279
2006288
2007318
2008291
2009338
2010297
2011293
2012357
2013369
2014426
2015435
2016493
2017409
2018440
2019409
2020398
2021426
2022466
2023524
2024565