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Mustapha

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-STAH-fah /muˈstɑ.fɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Mustafa — from Arabic, 'the chosen one; the selected' — a title of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the sacred titleLow

In 30 seconds: The chosen one: Mustapha spells Mustafa. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'moo-STAH-fah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Mustafa — from Arabic, 'the chosen one; the selected' — a title of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the sacred title
U.S. rank (2025)#5769 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 654

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419812025

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

Mustapha is a spelling of Mustafa — from Arabic, 'the chosen one; the selected' — a revered title of the Prophet Muhammad (Al-Mustafa; we note the sacred title). A crisp, devout name (borne by many Ottoman sultans; said 'moo-STAH-fah'; nickname Mus).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, the-chosen-one at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Mustafa means 'the chosen one; the selected' in Arabic — a revered title of the Prophet Muhammad — Mustapha is a -ph spelling, crisp and devout (we note the sacred title; said 'moo-STAH-fah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mustafa — sacred title noted

Variations

MustafaMoustaphaMostafa

Nicknames

Mus

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If you like Mustapha…

Mustafa— the standard spelling
Moustapha— a fellow spelling
Mostafa— the Egyptian spelling
Muhammad— shares Mustapha's Arabic roots
Muhammed— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mustapha mean?

Mustapha spells Mustafa — Arabic 'the chosen one' (a title of the Prophet). We note the sacred title.

How do you pronounce Mustapha?

It's said moo-STAH-fah /muˈstɑ.fɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mustapha a boy or girl name?

Mustapha is a boy's name.

How popular is Mustapha?

Mustapha is a rare name in the U.S.

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