Mustapha Boy

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmus-TAH-fah / /mʌsˈtɑːfə/

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: 'the chosen one'; Swahili: 'the one who is chosen'

Historical & Cultural Background

Mustapha is derived from the Arabic name Mustafa, which means 'the chosen one'. It is a name with significant religious connotations in Islamic culture, often associated with the Prophet Muhammad. The name has also been adopted in various cultures, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, reflecting its widespread appeal. In some regions, it is used as a mark of respect and honor.

Trend Summary

The name Mustapha has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often influenced by cultural and religious factors.

Similar Names

MustafaMusaMansurMalikMufasaMurtazaMansoor

Variants

  • Mustafa
  • Mustapha

International Variants

  • Mustafa (Arabic)
  • Mustapha (French)
  • Mustafah (Turkish)

Famous people named Mustapha

Mustapha Kemal Atatürk was the founder of the Republic of Turkey and served as its first president.

Mustapha Mond is a character in Aldous Huxley's novel 'Brave New World', representing a World Controller.

Fictional characters named Mustapha

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mustapha was first seen in the United States in 1981. Mustapha has ranked as high as #1316 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Mustapha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mustapha (2016)

StateBirthsShare
NY 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19818
19825
19846
19867
19876
19888
19897
19909
19918
19927
199324
199414
199519
199617
199716
199816
199922
200012
200118
200220
200322
200426
200521
200618
200721
200818
200921
201023
201113
201220
201315
201414
201518
201624
201714
201817
201911
202015
202115
202212
202319
202412