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Mustafa
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About Mustafa
Timeless and dignified, Mustafa resonates with cultural depth and historical significance. This name has graced leaders, scholars, and artists throughout centuries, carrying with it an air of wisdom and respectability. When you call out Mustafa, there's a certain gravitas that follows—a weight of heritage and tradition that many families cherish. The name flows naturally in multiple languages and cultural contexts, making it an excellent choice for families with international connections or multicultural backgrounds. Mustafa strikes a balance between being distinctive and approachable, neither too common nor too obscure. Its three syllables create a melodic rhythm that's pleasing to the ear, and it shortens easily to friendly nicknames for everyday use. For parents seeking a name that honors tradition while remaining relevant in contemporary society, Mustafa offers both substance and style.
Popularity of the Name Mustafa
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #993 | #320 | #429 | |
| 2002 | #945 | #264 | #504 | |
| 2009 | #1000 | #243 | #832 | #468 |
| 2011 | #930 | #249 | #869 | #449 |
| 2012 | #908 | #235 | #447 | #382 |
| 2013 | #903 | #220 | #518 | #408 |
| 2014 | #913 | #257 | #830 | #365 |
| 2015 | #907 | #249 | #815 | #425 |
| 2016 | #920 | #234 | #582 | #476 |
| 2017 | #909 | #253 | #432 | #350 |
| 2018 | #904 | #252 | #477 | #408 |
| 2019 | #995 | #237 | #514 | #404 |
| 2021 | #886 | #248 | #842 | #355 |
| 2022 | #877 | #226 | #403 | #353 |
| 2023 | #885 | #210 | #599 | #302 |
| 2024 | #822 | #180 | #441 | #328 |
| 2025 | #761 | #183 | #303 | #265 |
| 1997 | #322 | #500 | ||
| 1998 | #323 | #581 | ||
| 1999 | #330 | #505 | ||
| 2000 | #312 | #463 | #468 | |
| 2003 | #272 | #600 | #420 | |
| 2004 | #247 | #526 | ||
| 2005 | #246 | #399 | ||
| 2006 | #242 | #372 | ||
| 2007 | #240 | #593 | #485 | |
| 2008 | #230 | #415 | ||
| 2010 | #247 | #420 | ||
| 2020 | #235 | #383 | #384 | |
| 1991 | #838 | |||
| 1992 | #854 | |||
| 1993 | #656 | |||
| 1994 | #641 | |||
| 1995 | #686 | |||
| 1996 | #537 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mustafa
- Mustapha
- Mustaffa
- Mustafah
Names Similar to Mustafa
Nicknames for Mustafa
- Mus
- Musy
- Staf
- Taffy
Famous People Named Mustafa
| Mustafa Kemal Atatürk | Founding father of modern Turkey |
| Mustafa Abdel-Jalil | Libyan politician and lawyer |
| Mustafa Akyol | Turkish journalist and writer |
| Mustafa Barghouti | Palestinian politician and physician |
| Mustafa Barzani | Kurdish nationalist leader |
| Mustafa Mutlaq al-Qadhim | Iraqi politician |
| Mustafa Muhammad | Egyptian professional boxer |
| Mustafa Al-Turk | English mixed martial artist |
| Mustafa Denizli | Turkish football player and coach |
| Mustafa Shakur | American professional basketball player |
| Mustafa Zaidi | Pakistani poet and scholar |
| Mustafa Dzhemilev | Crimean Tatar leader and politician |
| Mustafa Yücedağ | Turkish Olympic wrestler |
| Mustafa Haji Abdinur | Somali journalist and politician |
| Mustafa Ali | Pakistani-American professional wrestler |
| Mustafa Oğuz | Turkish para table tennis player |
| Mustafa Sandal | Turkish pop singer and producer |
| Mustafa Suleyman | British entrepreneur and artificial intelligence researcher |
Characters Named Mustafa
| Mustafa Mond | Character from Aldous Huxley's novel "Brave New World" |