Boy · #6,677 in 2026

Mujtaba

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

Current Rank

#6,677

Peak Rank

#4,330 (2017)

Total Babies

403

5-Yr Trend

-17%

1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#4330

Peak Rank

403

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mujtaba

Mujtaba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 23 Mujtabas were born — ranking #4,330 that year. As of 2026, Mujtaba ranks #6,677 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-17%). In total, more than 403 Mujtabas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Mujtaba

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

Mojtaba
Mastaba
Madiba
Mesaba
Manitoba
Mugabe
Merhaba
Mcgaha
Medea
Matai
Majella
Maba

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mujtaba

What does the name Mujtaba mean?

Mujtaba is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mujtaba in 2026?

In 2026, Mujtaba ranks #6,677 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Mujtaba most popular?

Mujtaba reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #4,330 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mujtaba most popular?

Mujtaba has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mujtaba.

Is Mujtaba a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mujtaba?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mujtaba include Hawken, Imraan, Moosa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mujtaba

Mujtaba is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 403 births in the dataset. Mujtaba's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #4,330. Use the chart and map above to compare Mujtaba'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.