Moussa
Boy name · #3104 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Moussa? In official American birth records, Moussa has been tracked continuously since 1988, giving it 37 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 39 baby boys were named Moussa, placing it at #3104 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3022, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 46,154 boys born in 2025 was named Moussa.
Babies named Moussa per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 37-year story
Moussa first appears in the Social Security records in 1988, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 46 boys were named Moussa — good for #2594 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Moussa against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Moussa in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Moussa is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Moussa will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Moussa is most common
State-level data for Moussa is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Moussa
Statistically, parents drawn to Moussa tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Essa, Mousa, Issa, Mikail, and Mika.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Moussa | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3089 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3455 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2805 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3344 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3297 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3202 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2897 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2674 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3006 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2838 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3022 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2929 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2594 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2954 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3510 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2826 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3274 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3057 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3090 |
| 2006 | 37 | #2979 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3241 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2887 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2674 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2632 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2681 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Moussa?
In official American birth records, the name Moussa first appeared in 1988 (over 37 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 37 years.
Is Moussa a popular boy name?
Moussa ranked #3104 among boys in 2025 with 39 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3022.
When was the name Moussa most popular?
Moussa peaked in 2013, when 46 American boys received the name (ranked #2594 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Moussa?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 46,154 newborn American boys was named Moussa. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.