The nameHamza
Hamza is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "strong, steadfast". The name of an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, it is common in the Muslim world.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Hamza is linked to the Arabic hamuza, "strong, steadfast". Hamza is also the name of a letter of the Arabic alphabet.
Origin
Arabic. Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet, was called the Lion of God.
History
Hamza is common in Pakistan, North Africa and Turkey. It reached the top 130 in England and Wales.
Famous people named Hamza
- Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib
- Hamza Choudhury, footballer
- Hamza Yusuf, scholar
Popularity of the name Hamza
Hamza in the United States
Hamza was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 3,928 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Hamza. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Hamza in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 476 births a year.
Hamza in the United Kingdom
Hamza was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 3,397 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Hamza. Half of all babies named Hamza in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 320 births a year on average, against 272 in the five years before.
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Sibling names for Hamza
Names from the same generation as Hamza, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamza mean?
Hamza is linked to the Arabic hamuza, "strong, steadfast". Hamza is also the name of a letter of the Arabic alphabet.
What is the origin of the name Hamza?
Arabic. Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of the Prophet, was called the Lion of God.
Is Hamza a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamza is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hamza?
In 2024, Hamza was the 526th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 565 births.
What are good sibling names for Hamza?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alia, Aisha, Noor and Aya for a sister, Samir, Hassan, Mohammad and Mohamed for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hamza?
Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib; Hamza Choudhury, footballer; Hamza Yusuf, scholar.