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Hamza
BoyArabic· “possibly strong, steadfast”
- Meaning
- possibly strong, steadfast
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- HAHM-zuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #541
- US babies 2025
- 556
- Best rank
- #527 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Hamza
Hamza is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “possibly strong, steadfast”.
Hamza is an Arabic name often explained as "strong" or "steadfast," though its exact meaning is debated. It is best known from Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, an uncle and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered for his courage and called "the Lion of God." Hamza is also the name of a letter-like symbol in the Arabic script. The name is widely used in the Arab world, Turkey, Pakistan, and among Muslim families worldwide. It sounds strong and warm, with a distinctive two-syllable rhythm.
Popularity over time
Hamza first appears in US Social Security records in 1977. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1998. Its best national rank was #527 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 565 babies. In 2025, 556 babies were named Hamza, and it ranked #541 nationally. That is 28% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,148 in 1980, #796 in 2000, #758 in 2010, and #541 in 2025. Of the 10,573 US boys named Hamza since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,935 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Azriel, Jamir, Chozen, Eiden, and Cal.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hamza ranked highest in Minnesota, Virginia, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #170 | 39 |
| Virginia | #240 | 36 |
| Illinois | #266 | 42 |
| New York | #315 | 58 |
| New Jersey | #317 | 27 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Hamza is usually pronounced HAHM-zuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with H and ends in “-za”.
Middle names for Hamza
A few middle names that flow with Hamza: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hamza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamza mean?
Hamza is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “possibly strong, steadfast”.
What is the origin of the name Hamza?
Hamza has Arabic roots. Hamza is an Arabic name often explained as "strong" or "steadfast," though its exact meaning is debated.
Is Hamza a popular name?
Yes. Hamza ranked #541 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Hamza a boy or girl name?
Hamza is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Hamza?
Hamza is usually pronounced HAHM-zuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings