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Musaab

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-SAHB /muˈsɑːb/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Mus'ab, historically describing a spirited, hard-to-handle stallion, hence 'strong; spirited; formidable.' Borne by Mus'ab ibn Umayr, an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited Arabic name: Musaab means 'strong; spirited; formidable' (said 'moo-SAHB'). Historic and bold.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Mus'ab, historically describing a spirited, hard-to-handle stallion, hence 'strong; spirited; formidable.' Borne by Mus'ab ibn Umayr, an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
U.S. rank (2024)#10542 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319952024

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

Musaab comes from the Arabic Mus'ab, 'strong; spirited,' first said of a hard-to-handle horse. It honors Mus'ab ibn Umayr, an early Muslim companion — a bold name, rare in the U.S. (said 'moo-SAHB').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, spirited, and strong.

Did you know? Musaab (Mus'ab) once described a spirited, untamable stallion — hence 'strong; formidable' — and honors an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad (said 'moo-SAHB').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Musaab — Arabic Mus'ab 'strong; spirited'; companion of the Prophet

Variations

MusabMus'abMosaab

Nicknames

MusaSaab

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Musaab mean?

Musaab is Arabic for 'strong; spirited; formidable,' first said of an untamable stallion.

How do you pronounce Musaab?

It's said moo-SAHB /muˈsɑːb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Musaab a boy or girl name?

Musaab is a boy's name.

How popular is Musaab?

Musaab is a rare name in the U.S.

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