Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Mufasa

Name: Popularity of the name Mufasa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mufasa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Mufasa is a fictional character in Disney's The Lion King franchise. He first appears in the 1994 animated film as the benevolent King of the Pride Lands and father to Simba, who he is raising to inherit the kingdom. Mufasa is killed by his younger brother, Scar, to usurp the throne.

Current Rank

#10,860

Peak Rank

#6,992 (1995)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1995

First Year

2022

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#6992

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mufasa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Mufasa

Mufasa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 7 Mufasas were born — ranking #6,992 that year. As of 2026, Mufasa ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Mufasas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mufasa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mufasa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mukasa
Mafia
Masa
Maffia
Moosa
Mafua
Mussa
Mafiosa
Mossa
Mfc
Mufa
Maphis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mufasa

What does the name Mufasa mean?

How popular is Mufasa in 2026?

In 2026, Mufasa ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Mufasa most popular?

Mufasa reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #6,992 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Mufasa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mufasa is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mufasa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mufasa include Gen, Karlon, Raynel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mufasa

Mufasa is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Mufasa's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #6,992. Use the chart and map above to compare Mufasa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.