Mujtaba Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmoo-TAH-bah / muːˈtɑːbɑːArabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: 'chosen one'; Persian: 'the one who is selected'
Historical & Cultural Background
Mujtaba is a name of significant importance in Islamic culture, often associated with religious figures. It is commonly used in various Muslim communities. The name reflects a sense of honor and distinction, often given to boys in families with a strong cultural or religious heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mujtaba
- Mujtaba Ali
International Variants
- Mujtaba (Arabic)
- Mujtaba (Persian)
Famous people named Mujtaba
Mujtaba al-Sadr was a prominent Iraqi cleric and political leader known for his influence in Iraqi politics.
Mujtaba Khamenei is an Iranian cleric and the son of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran.
Fictional characters named Mujtaba
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mujtaba was first seen in the United States in 1987. Mujtaba has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Mujtaba has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mujtaba (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 10 |