UK boy's name
Mustafah
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the chosen one".
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.
Mustafah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mustafah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Mustafah. 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
- • Mustafah ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Mustafah.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mustafah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Mustafah mean?
The given name Mustafah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'mustafa', which means 'the chosen one'. The name is believed to have originated in the 7th century during the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Mustafah is a name that holds significant religious and historical significance in Islam. It was one of the titles given to the Prophet Muhammad, as he was considered to be the chosen messenger of God. The name is mentioned several times in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as well as in various hadith (sayings of the Prophet).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mustafah can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. These include works by renowned scholars such as Ibn Ishaq and Al-Waqidi, who documented the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mustafah. One of the most famous is Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938), the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey. He played a crucial role in the establishment of modern Turkey and is revered as a national hero.
Another prominent figure was Mustafa al-Nahas Pasha (1879-1965), an Egyptian politician and former Prime Minister of Egypt. He played a significant role in Egypt's struggle for independence from British rule.
Mustafa Barzani (1903-1979) was a Kurdish leader and the principal founder of the Kurdish nationalist movement in modern Iraq. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of Kurdish autonomy and self-determination.
Mustafa Zaidi (1770-1828) was an Indian Muslim scholar and poet who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. His works, including the famous poem "Shikwa", are widely studied and celebrated.
Mustafa Lutfi al-Manfaluti (1876-1924) was an Egyptian writer, scholar, and pioneer of the Arab literary renaissance known as the Nahda. His works played a crucial role in reviving and modernizing Arabic literature.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mustafah. The name has endured over centuries and continues to be widely used in various cultures and regions, particularly in the Muslim world, where it holds deep religious and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mustafah over time
The chart below shows babies named Mustafah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Mustafah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mustafah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mustafah 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 | #4864 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4399 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3673 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mustafah
- 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
Mustafah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mustafah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mustafah was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mustafah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Mustafah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mustafah?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the chosen one".
How many people are called Mustafah in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Mustafah across the 9 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.