Musa is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2100 in 1996 with 41 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 651 births ranking #470. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 46,201 boys born was named Musa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Musa is the Arabic form of Moses and belongs to one of the oldest and most important biblical name families. It feels gentle, clear, and deeply rooted in religious history.
The name is important in Islamic tradition through the prophet Musa and also connects to the wider Abrahamic story of Moses. Its long-standing use gives it both strength and simplicity.