UK boy's name
Mojtaba
A Persian name meaning "the chosen one" or "he who is elected".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mojtaba is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mojtaba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Mojtaba. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mojtaba ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Mojtaba.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mojtaba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Mojtaba mean?
The name Mojtaba is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "jbd" which means "to gather" or "to collect." It is a combination of two words: "mujtaba" meaning "the chosen one" and "al-mujtaba" meaning "the elected one." The name gained prominence during the early days of Islam in the 7th century AD.
Mojtaba is closely associated with the Islamic faith and its history. It was the honorific title bestowed upon Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. According to Islamic tradition, the Prophet Muhammad referred to Imam Ali as "Mojtaba" or "the chosen one" during his lifetime, recognizing his exceptional qualities and designation as his successor.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mojtaba can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it was given to Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first Imam of the Shia Muslims. He was born in 599 AD in Mecca and played a crucial role in the early days of Islam, serving as a close companion and advisor to the Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mojtaba. One of the most famous was Mojtaba ibn Ja'far al-Laithi, a prominent Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. He was renowned for his expertise in Arabic literature and his contributions to the development of the Arabic language.
Another famous bearer of the name was Mojtaba ibn Abi Bakr al-Muqri, a renowned Islamic scholar and reciter of the Quran who lived in the 11th century AD. He was highly respected for his mastery of the Quranic text and his contributions to the field of Quranic studies.
In more recent times, Mojtaba Mir-Lohi was a prominent Iranian poet and scholar who lived in the 20th century (1905-1987). He is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Persian literature and is celebrated for his poetic works that explored themes of spirituality and social commentary.
Mojtaba Saminejad is another notable individual who bore this name. He was an Iranian artist and calligrapher who lived from 1927 to 2008. His intricate calligraphic works were widely acclaimed and are considered masterpieces of contemporary Iranian art.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mojtaba over time
The chart below shows babies named Mojtaba registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mojtaba, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mojtaba by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mojtaba was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4699 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Mojtaba
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mojtaba: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mojtaba in the UK right now?
In 2021, Mojtaba was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mojtaba most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Mojtaba in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mojtaba?
A Persian name meaning "the chosen one" or "he who is elected".
How many people are called Mojtaba in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Mojtaba across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.