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Moataz

♂ Boy

Pronounced moh-AH-taz /moʊˈɑ.tæz/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Mu'tazz — 'proud; mighty; one who takes pride (in his faith)'; borne by an Abbasid caliphLow

In 30 seconds: Proud; mighty; taking pride: Moataz is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'moh-AH-taz').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Mu'tazz — 'proud; mighty; one who takes pride (in his faith)'; borne by an Abbasid caliph
U.S. rank (2024)#9554 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Moataz comes from the Arabic Mu'tazz — 'proud; mighty; one who takes pride (in his faith)'; borne by an Abbasid caliph. A lyrical, classic name (said 'moh-AH-taz').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, proud-and-mighty at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Moataz (Mu'tazz) is Arabic for 'proud; mighty; one who takes pride' — borne by an Abbasid caliph — a lyrical, classic name (said 'moh-AH-taz').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Moataz — Arabic etymology

Variations

MuatazMutazMu'tazz

Nicknames

Taz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moataz mean?

Moataz (Mu'tazz) is Arabic for 'proud; mighty; one who takes pride'; borne by an Abbasid caliph.

How do you pronounce Moataz?

It's said moh-AH-taz /moʊˈɑ.tæz/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Moataz a boy or girl name?

Moataz is a boy's name.

How popular is Moataz?

Moataz is a very rare name in the U.S.

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