Boy · #6,889 in 2026

Mussa

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

Current Rank

#6,889

Peak Rank

#6,603 (2013)

Total Babies

144

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2023

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#6603

Peak Rank

144

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mussa

Mussa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 12 Mussas were born — ranking #6,603 that year. As of 2026, Mussa ranks #6,889 for baby boys with 12 births, with steady use. In total, more than 144 Mussas 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

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Names that sound like Mussa

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

Moosa
Mesa
Musi
Musci
Messa
Massa
Masa
Mosa
Missa
Mrsa
Musso
Moussa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mussa

What does the name Mussa mean?

Mussa is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mussa in 2026?

In 2026, Mussa ranks #6,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Mussa most popular?

Mussa reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #6,603 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Mussa a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mussa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mussa include Chisum, Hau, Channin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mussa

Mussa is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 144 births in the dataset. Mussa's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #6,603. Use the chart and map above to compare Mussa'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.