Mustafa is an Arabic name that means "the chosen one" and is one of the honorific titles of the Prophet Muhammad, which makes it one of the most widespread names in the Muslim world. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey, is its most famous bearer. In the United States the name has been in the top 1000 since 2021 and rose to number 761 in 2025, its best rank so far.