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Muscab

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOOS-ahb /ˈmus.ɑb/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Musab/Mus'ab — from the Arabic, variously 'a strong/spirited stallion' and borne by a revered Companion (Mus'ab ibn Umayr); we note the Companion linkLow

In 30 seconds: A Companion of the Prophet: Muscab is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MOOS-ahb').
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Origin LowArabic, Somali
MeaningA spelling of Musab/Mus'ab — from the Arabic, variously 'a strong/spirited stallion' and borne by a revered Companion (Mus'ab ibn Umayr); we note the Companion link
U.S. rank (2025)#11567 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 123

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620102025

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

Muscab is a spelling of Musab/Mus'ab — from the Arabic, variously 'a strong/spirited stallion' and borne by a revered Companion (Mus'ab ibn Umayr; we note the Companion link). A crisp, classic name (said 'MOOS-ahb').

In the U.S. it appears in Somali and Arabic families. Rare in this form, a-Companion at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Musab/Mus'ab is variously 'a strong/spirited stallion' and borne by a revered Companion (Mus'ab ibn Umayr) — Muscab is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the Companion link; said 'MOOS-ahb').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Musab — Companion link

Variations

MusabMusaabMus'ab

Nicknames

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If you like Muscab…

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Suhaib— a kin Companion boys' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muscab mean?

Muscab spells Musab/Mus'ab — variously 'a spirited stallion' and borne by a revered Companion. We note the Companion link.

How do you pronounce Muscab?

It's said MOOS-ahb /ˈmus.ɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Muscab a boy or girl name?

Muscab is a boy's name.

How popular is Muscab?

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

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