Humayl
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "little lion" or "lion cub".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Humayl. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Humayl today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Humayl births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Humayl. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Humayl with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Humayl. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,997
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Humayl: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Humayl by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Humayl during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Humayl
The name Humayl has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "hummal," which means "carrier" or "porter," referring to someone who carries or transports goods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Humayl can be found in ancient Arabic texts and literature from the 7th century AD. It was a name given to individuals who worked as carriers or porters, reflecting their occupation and the important role they played in trade and transportation during that time.
In the realm of historical figures, one notable individual bearing the name Humayl was Humayl ibn Qays al-Nakha'i, a renowned Arab scholar and jurist who lived during the 7th century AD. He was a prominent figure in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and is remembered for his contributions to the development of Islamic law.
Another historical figure with the name Humayl was Humayl ibn Habib al-Dimashqi, a renowned Arabic poet from Damascus who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his eloquent and evocative poetry, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the complexities of human emotions.
In the 11th century, Humayl ibn Ahmad al-Tawwazi was a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is particularly remembered for his work on spherical trigonometry and his improvements to astronomical instruments.
During the 12th century, Humayl ibn Zayd al-Azdi was a distinguished Arab historian and biographer. He wrote extensively on the lives of notable figures from the early Islamic era, providing valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of that time.
In the 16th century, Humayl al-Husayni was a respected Islamic scholar and jurist from present-day Iraq. He was known for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the study and interpretation of religious texts.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Humayl, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse fields in which it has been represented.
People
Humayl + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Humayl as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Humayl: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Humayl?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Humayl going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Humayl a common name?
We classify Humayl as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Humayl most popular?
The single biggest year for Humayl was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Humayl is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Humayl in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Humayl a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Humayl in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Humayl still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Humayl in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Humayl can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Humayl?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.