Boy
Musa
saved from water, drawn out
About Musa
This distinguished name carries a timeless quality that bridges cultures and generations. Parents seeking a name with gravitas yet accessibility often find themselves drawn to its strong consonants and flowing vowel sound. The two-syllable structure makes it easy for young children to pronounce while maintaining sophistication into adulthood. It works beautifully across professional settings and casual environments alike, never feeling out of place. The name has gained steady appreciation among families valuing names that feel both classic and contemporary, offering a sense of heritage without being overly common in playgrounds and classrooms.
Popularity of the Name Musa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1000 | #207 | #603 | ||
| 2015 | #930 | #179 | #489 | ||
| 2016 | #951 | #152 | #434 | ||
| 2017 | #831 | #147 | #682 | #406 | |
| 2018 | #747 | #144 | #669 | #360 | |
| 2019 | #796 | #144 | #594 | #315 | |
| 2020 | #744 | #129 | #512 | #287 | |
| 2021 | #748 | #122 | #468 | #281 | |
| 2022 | #718 | #107 | #402 | #233 | |
| 2023 | #655 | #92 | #410 | #206 | |
| 2024 | #524 | #79 | #265 | #193 | |
| 2025 | #470 | #68 | #463 | #289 | #128 |
| 1998 | #839 | ||||
| 1999 | #930 | ||||
| 2000 | #654 | ||||
| 2001 | #628 | ||||
| 2002 | #587 | ||||
| 2003 | #473 | ||||
| 2004 | #394 | ||||
| 2005 | #398 | #623 | |||
| 2006 | #322 | #745 | |||
| 2007 | #344 | #765 | |||
| 2008 | #296 | #855 | |||
| 2009 | #270 | #671 | #707 | ||
| 2010 | #270 | #743 | |||
| 2011 | #245 | #849 | |||
| 2012 | #221 | #576 | |||
| 2013 | #208 | #644 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Musa
Names Similar to Musa
Nicknames for Musa
- Mo
- Moe
- Moose
- Sam
Famous People Named Musa
| Musa Al-Kadhim | A revered imam in Shia Islam |
| Musa Cerantonio | Australian Islamic preacher and writer |
| Musa Manarov | Soviet cosmonaut and engineer |
| Musa Khan | Pakistani cricketer |
| Musa Maroof | Maldivian footballer |
| Musa Ngqungwana | South African operatic bass-baritone |
| Musa Eroğlu | Turkish folk music singer |
| Musa Uzunlar | Turkish actor |
| Musa Mustafa Abdul Galil | Sudanese politician |
| Musa Shonekan | Nigerian sprinter |
| Musa Ahmed | Eritrean long-distance runner |
| Musa Sulejmani | Macedonian boxer |
| Musa Ibrahim | Bangladeshi mountaineer |
| Musa Tariq | American marketing executive |
| Musa Juwara | Gambian footballer |
| Musa Nizam | Indonesian footballer |
| Musa Al-Gharbi | American sociologist and writer |
| Musa Hitam | Malaysian politician and diplomat |
| Musa Barrow | Gambian footballer |
Characters Named Musa
| Musa Stormoak | A character from a fantasy novel series |
| Musa Khan | A heroic figure in an adventure movie |
| Musa Rivers | A detective protagonist in a crime thriller |
| Musa Blackwood | A sorcerer character in a magical fantasy series |
| Musa Drake | A daring space explorer in a sci-fi book |
| Musa Silvermoon | An elven warrior in a fantasy role-playing game |
| Musa Falconheart | The lead character in a medieval epic |
| Musa Steele | A secret agent in a spy thriller film |
| Musa Anderson | A time-traveling protagonist in a science-fiction novel |
| Musa Whitaker | A musician character in a coming-of-age drama |
| Musa Nightshade | A vampire character in a supernatural romance series |
| Musa Winters | A young wizard in a fantasy adventure book |
| Musa Sinclair | A wealthy businessman in a contemporary romance novel |
| Musa Evergreen | An eco-warrior in a children's environmental book |
| Musa Stoneheart | A warrior prince in a high-fantasy saga |
| Musa Blaze | A superhero character in a graphic novel series |
| Musa Duskfall | An enigmatic detective in a noir mystery |
| Musa Thornfield | A brooding protagonist in a gothic novel |
| Musa Redwood | A nature-loving character in a children's fairy tale |
| Musa Hawthorne | A reclusive writer in a literary fiction novel |