Mustafa is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1207 in 2008 with 146 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 339 births ranking #761. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 24.8%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 13,972 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.