Mustafa is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #877 in 2022 with 275 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 339 births ranking #761. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 135.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 6,343 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.