Mustafa is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1007 in 1998 with 136 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 339 births ranking #761. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 16.2%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 14,054 boys born was named Mustafa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Mustafa is a classic Arabic name meaning chosen. It carries both warmth and dignity and has been widely used across Muslim communities for generations.
The name is especially important because Al-Mustafa is an honorific associated with the Prophet Muhammad. That religious background has helped keep it firmly established across many regions.