Hamza

Hamza - A very unique male name

Hamza appeared on the charts for the first time in 1985 on position #2481. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hamza and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hamza? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Hamza. The baby boy name Hamza was given to 511 baby boys in 2025, ranking #552 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,869 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hamza peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 546.

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Hamza is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hamza is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #170 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,085.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hamza is where you live.

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Hamza origin and meaning

Arabic

Lion; traditionally understood as 'lion' or 'steadfast'

Hamza was the name of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet Muhammad's uncle, a revered figure in early Islam. The name has long been used across the Muslim world and has risen steadily in the United States since it first appeared in the data in 1985.

Attested etymology

Hamza is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Hamza, pop culture references for the name Hamza and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hamza

We've found the following names that sound similar to Hamza, sorted by popularity.

Hank / Hans / Hamzah / Humza / Hung / Hoang / Heinz / Hong / Hamsa / Hanzo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Hamza

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Hamza a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Hamza?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HAHM-zah · /ˈhɑmzɑ/

Around the world

• Hamza (Turkish) — Same Arabic name in Turkish use
• Hamza (Urdu) — Same name in Urdu use

Famous bearers

• Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib — Uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and early Muslim leader (c. 568–625) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Hamza for its strength, brevity, and deep significance in Islamic tradition. It is at its highest use yet, peaking in 2024.

Worth knowing

• Spelling is sometimes confused with Hansa or Hamsa