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UK boy's name

Mosa

A Persian name meaning "child of fire" or "prosperous".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mosa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mosa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2010. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Mosa. 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 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mosa ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Mosa.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mosa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4678

2010

Births in 2010

3

Latest year

Peak year

2002

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Mosa mean?

The name Mosa has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "moksham," which means "liberation" or "freedom." This suggests that the name Mosa may have been initially given to individuals who were seen as emancipated or free-spirited.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mosa can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500 BCE. In these sacred texts, there are references to a sage or rishi named Mosa, who was revered for his spiritual wisdom and teachings.

During the medieval period, the name Mosa gained popularity among certain communities in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and its derivatives were widely spoken. It was often associated with individuals from scholarly or philosophical backgrounds.

One notable figure in history who bore the name Mosa was a 12th-century Indian philosopher and poet from the Kashmir region. He is known for his contributions to the field of Shaivite philosophy and his literary works, which explored themes of spiritual enlightenment and the nature of reality.

Another significant figure was Mosa Kalantari, a 16th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer from the Safavid dynasty. He is credited with making important contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.

In the realm of literature, Mosa Devi was a renowned 17th-century Nepali poet and writer who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Nepali literature. Her poetic works, which often focused on themes of love and devotion, have left a lasting impact on the literary landscape of Nepal.

Moving forward in time, Mosa Manzoor was a prominent 19th-century Urdu poet and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. His literary works, which explored themes of spirituality and social commentary, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim during his lifetime.

Lastly, Mosa Trajkovic was a 20th-century Serbian painter and artist who gained international recognition for his unique style and contributions to the modern art movement in the Balkans. His vibrant and expressive paintings, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mosa over time

The chart below shows babies named Mosa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mosa, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mosa
01223200220062010

Decades

Mosa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mosa 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
2010s #4678 3 1
2000s #3225 3 1

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FAQ

Mosa: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mosa in the UK right now?

In 2010, Mosa was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mosa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Mosa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mosa?

A Persian name meaning "child of fire" or "prosperous".

How many people are called Mosa in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mosa across the 2 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.