Mustapha
Mustapha is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,393 in the US, popular nicknames include Mus, Muy, and Musie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mustapha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 638 babies have been named Mustapha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mustapha is past its peak , currently ranked #7,393 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,393
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Mustapha
Mustapha is a boy name .
Mustapha is currently ranked #7,393 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mustapha include Mus, Muy, Musie, and Mustie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mustapha include Mustafa, Mustafo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis