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The name Musa peaked for girls at #1473 in 1891. Musa is also used for boys, ranking #470 in 2025.

The name Musa is a boy's name of Arabic, Persian, Turkish origin meaning "delivered from the water".

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With its gentle but solid sounds, Musa is a name that feels both dignified and energetic. The Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Moses, Musa is popular internationally, from The Netherlands to Turkey to The UK. 
 

Derived from Hebrew, the meaning of Musa could be "to draw out", "son" or "to deliver". In the Bible and Torah, Moses was pulled from the River Nile and adopted into the royal family, and later, with his brother Aaron, he led the once enslaved Israelites across the Red Sea to receive the 10 Commandments. An important figure in the Quran too, Musa is a prophet and messenger of God. 

Musa first entered the US Top 1000 in 2015 and is given to 400 babies each year. In the UK, it made its Top 100 debut in 2022. 

 Namesakes include Musa Cooper, an American dancer who was featured on the first two seasons of So You Think You Can Dance and Musa Okwonga, a British-Nigerian sports broadcaster, musician and author. 

 
With its concise sounds, approachable and meaningful vibe, and perhaps its similarity to internationally popular choices such as Luca and Ezra, Musa may continue to climb the charts.

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The name Musa is currently ranked #470 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #470 in 2025. The name is most popular in MUSA, MUSA, and MUSA. Musa is occasionally used for girls in 1926.

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