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Muska
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How to Pronounce Muska
Pronounced MOOS-kah /ˈmus.kɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Pashto muska, 'a smile; smiling'Low
In 30 seconds: A smile; smiling: Muska is Pashto 'a smile'. Lyrical, sweet, and warm (said 'MOOS-kah').
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Origin LowPashto
MeaningFrom Pashto muska, 'a smile; smiling'
U.S. rank (2025)#8198 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 70
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Muska comes from Pashto muska, 'a smile; smiling'. A lyrical, sweet name across Afghan and Pashtun families (said 'MOOS-kah').
In the U.S. it appears in Afghan families. Rare, a-smile at the root, and sweet.
Did you know? Muska means 'a smile; smiling' in Pashto — a lyrical, sweet Afghan name (said 'MOOS-kah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Muska — Pashto etymology
Variations
MuskanMuskaan
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Muska mean?
Muska is Pashto for 'a smile; smiling'.
How do you pronounce Muska?
It's said MOOS-kah /ˈmus.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Muska a boy or girl name?
Muska is a girl's name.
How popular is Muska?
Muska is a rare name in the U.S.