Hamza is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #662 in 2012 with 357 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 565 births ranking #527. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 283.9%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 5,313 boys born was named Hamza. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Hamza is a well-established Arabic name often linked with strength, steadiness, and lion-like courage. It is short, memorable, and deeply rooted in Islamic tradition.
The name is especially important because of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, a major figure in early Islam. That association has helped make it one of the most respected and widely used Muslim boys' names.