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Musa is a masculine name used in Arabic and Turkish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Arabic form of Moses appearing in the Quran." It ranked #470 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, arabic form of Moses appearing in the Quran. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Kyrgyz and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Musa ranked #470 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #470 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Musa mean?
Behind the Name does not give Musa a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: arabic form of Moses appearing in the Quran.
Is Musa a popular name?
Musa ranked #470 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Musa a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Musa appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Musa — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
