UK boy's name
Moosa
Derived from the Arabic name Musa, meaning "drawn from the water".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Moosa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moosa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 18 births.
This profile covers 273 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. 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 61% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 271 living people in the UK are called Moosa. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Moosa ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 18 boys were registered as Moosa.
- • About 271 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moosa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2088
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2012
18 births
Estimated living
271
2026
Meaning
What does Moosa mean?
The given name Moosa has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic root word "mawsa," which means "he who walks with tranquil steps" or "the one who is guided." This name carries a spiritual and peaceful connotation.
In the Islamic tradition, Moosa is an alternative spelling of the name Musa, which is the Arabic rendition of the biblical name Moses. This connection links the name to the revered prophet Moses, who is a central figure in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name Moosa appears in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as a reference to the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Moosa can be found in the historical accounts of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and North Africa between the 7th and 13th centuries. During this period, several prominent scholars, poets, and leaders bore the name Moosa.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Moosa. One such figure was Moosa al-Kazemi (1737-1797), a prominent Shia scholar and theologian from Iran who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. Another was Moosa bin Nusair (699-715 CE), an Arab general who played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula.
In the realm of literature, Moosa Jalili (1892-1950) was an influential Persian poet and writer who gained recognition for his lyrical and mystical works. Moosa Konneh (1951-2003) was a Liberian politician and human rights activist who fought against the oppressive regime of Samuel Doe in the 1980s.
Moosa Fareed Naweed (1894-1977) was a prominent Afghan poet and writer who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Afghan literature. His works explored themes of nationalism, social reform, and the promotion of the Pashto language and culture.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Moosa, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Moosa over time
The chart below shows babies named Moosa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Moosa, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moosa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moosa 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 | #2217 | 51 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1775 | 131 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2051 | 82 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2206 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Moosa
- 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
Moosa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Moosa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Moosa was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Moosa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 18 babies registered as Moosa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Moosa?
Derived from the Arabic name Musa, meaning "drawn from the water".
How many people are called Moosa in the UK?
A total of 273 babies have been registered as Moosa across the 27 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.