The nameMoussa
Moussa is the West African and Arabic form of Moses. Premier League fans know it well.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Moussa comes from Musa, the Arabic form of Moses.
Origin
Arabic, from Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Moussa reached 1745th place in 2019.
Famous people named Moussa
- Moussa Sissoko, footballer
- Moussa Dembélé, footballer
Popularity of the name Moussa
Moussa in the United States
Moussa was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 403 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Moussa. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Moussa in the United States were born before 2011, 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 37 births a year.
Moussa in France
Moussa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,360 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Moussa. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Moussa in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 481 births a year on average, against 404 in the five years before.
Moussa in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Moussa
Names from the same generation as Moussa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moussa mean?
Moussa comes from Musa, the Arabic form of Moses.
What is the origin of the name Moussa?
Arabic, from Hebrew.
Is Moussa a girl's or a boy's name?
Moussa is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Moussa?
In 2024, Moussa was the 3470th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 33 births.
What are the variants of the name Moussa?
Variants and related names of Moussa include Musa.
What are good sibling names for Moussa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Hajar, Tasnim and Aicha for a sister, Salim, Adil, Abdallah and Nasser for a brother.
Who are famous people named Moussa?
Moussa Sissoko, footballer; Moussa Dembélé, footballer.