Musa is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2411 in 2001 with 41 recorded births. This places Musa in the top 20% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 651 births ranking #470. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 47,386 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.