boy's name
Murtaza
moor-TAH-zuh (Urdu)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,041
Murtaza is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 26 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 33 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 26,347 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Murtaza Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 188 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 72 |
How Popular Is Murtaza?
In 2025, Murtaza was given to 20 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Murtaza Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Murtaza
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Murtaza Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Murtaza over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Murtaza
- Urdu moor-TAH-zuh
Sibling Names for Murtaza
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Murtaza — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Murtaza
How popular is the name Murtaza?
In 2025, Murtaza was given to 20 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Murtaza a girl's or a boy's name?
Murtaza is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Murtaza?
Murtaza has 3 syllables.
When was Murtaza most popular?
Murtaza peaked in 2008, when 33 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Murtaza a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Murtaza currently ranks #1,372 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.