Mostafa
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Chosen one, selected, preferred
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #5766 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mustafa. Shares the meaning 'Chosen one, selected, preferred.'
Similar names: moustafa, mustaf, mustafa, mosa, mustafo
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Mostafa? About 1 in 208,031 babies born in 2025 were named Mostafa, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mostafa
What does the name Mostafa mean?
Mostafa means “Chosen one, selected, preferred” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Mostafa?
Mostafa has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Chosen one, selected, preferred”.
How popular is Mostafa?
Mostafa ranked #5608 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Mostafa most popular?
Mostafa peaked in 2017 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Mostafa a boy or girl name?
Mostafa is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mostafas in registered births are male.
Is the name Mostafa rising or falling in popularity?
Mostafa has fallen 458 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5150 in 2020 to #5608 in 2025.
How long has Mostafa been recorded?
Mostafa appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1978 through 2025.