Mujtaba
Meaningchosen · Arabic
Mujtaba is an Arabic boy name meaning “chosen”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mujtaba would score 18 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationMujtaba peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Mujtaba you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mujtaba would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 156,250 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMujtaba first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Mujtaba
Mujtaba is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “chosen”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Mujtaba
What does the name Mujtaba mean?
Mujtaba means “chosen” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Mujtaba?
Mujtaba is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Mujtaba a boy or girl name?
Mujtaba is a boy name. In 2025, 11 US boys were named Mujtaba.
How popular is the name Mujtaba?
Mujtaba ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2017, when it reached #4,331. Over the last five years it has climbed 308 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Mujtaba?
Mujtaba is an Arabic boy name meaning “chosen”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.