Mustafa is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #920 in 2016 with 234 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 339 births ranking #761. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 8,108 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.