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UK boy's name

Mustafaa

Masculine Arabic name meaning "the chosen one" or "the elect one".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mustafaa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mustafaa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 7 births.

This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Mustafaa. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mustafaa ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 7 boys were registered as Mustafaa.
  • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mustafaa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2007

7 births

Estimated living

62

2026

Meaning

What does Mustafaa mean?

The name Mustafaa is derived from the Arabic word "mustafa," which means "the chosen one" or "the elect." It is a variant spelling of the name Mustafa, which has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture.

The origin of this name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islam. It gained significance as it was one of the honorific titles given to Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, by his companions and followers. The name Mustafaa is closely associated with the Islamic faith and holds deep religious and cultural significance for Muslims around the world.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mustafaa can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, where it is mentioned as one of the titles bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad. This association with the Prophet has made the name highly revered and popular among Muslims.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Mustafaa. One such individual was Mustafaa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938), the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern Turkey and is considered a national hero.

Another notable bearer of the name was Mustafaa al-Nahas (1879-1965), an Egyptian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1936 to 1937 and again from 1942 to 1944. He played a significant role in Egypt's struggle for independence from British rule.

In the realm of literature, Mustafaa Lutfi al-Manfaluti (1876-1924) was an Egyptian writer, poet, and intellectual who contributed significantly to the Arabic literary renaissance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works played a crucial role in the development of modern Arabic literature.

Mustafaa Zamaalee (1935-1977) was a renowned Algerian singer and musician who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Algerian folk music. His music became a symbol of resistance and a source of inspiration during Algeria's struggle for independence from France.

Lastly, Mustafaa Barghouti (1944-2021) was a Palestinian poet, novelist, and political activist. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential voices of Palestinian literature and played a significant role in the Palestinian liberation movement.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mustafaa over time

The chart below shows babies named Mustafaa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mustafaa, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mustafaa
02457199720102023

Decades

Mustafaa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mustafaa 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 #4107 4 1
2010s #4130 19 5
2000s #3291 31 8
1990s #2483 8 2

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FAQ

Mustafaa: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Mustafaa was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Mustafaa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 7 babies registered as Mustafaa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mustafaa?

Masculine Arabic name meaning "the chosen one" or "the elect one".

How many people are called Mustafaa in the UK?

A total of 62 babies have been registered as Mustafaa across the 16 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.