Saved from the water
Mousa is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Moses. In religious tradition, it refers to the prophet who was pulled from the Nile River as an infant by the Pharaoh's daughter. It remains a deeply respected and common name throughout the Muslim world.
Less common today
Mousa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,700 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
14th-century Emperor of the Mali Empire, often cited as the wealthiest person in history
Jordanian professional footballer
Gambian professional footballer
