How Many People Are Named Mousa?
Complete statistics for the name Mousa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mousa is a rare Middle Eastern name, with only 504 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 654,630 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 81% of its bearers being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 513 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mousa Through the Generations
Mousa has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 30 births. The name's current generation skew is heavily towards younger individuals, with 417 out of 504 people under the age of 30. This makes Mousa a name that's very much associated with the new millennium, reflecting a trend towards more contemporary naming choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mousa's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Mousa
How Many People Have the Name Mousa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,168 people in the United States currently share the name Mousa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 152,883 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mousa a Common or Rare Name?
Mousa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mousa Mean?
Mousa means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mousa in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Mousa Most Popular?
The name Mousa reached peak popularity in 2023, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mousa?
Approximately 2,168 people named Mousa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,168. That works out to roughly 1 in 152,883 Americans.
Is Mousa a rare name?
Mousa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 152,883 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mousa mean?
Mousa means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Mousa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mousa are male and 0% are female.
When was Mousa most popular?
Mousa peaked in 2023 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.