Maimouna
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 574 living Americans carry the first name Maimouna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maimouna today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maimouna births was 2016 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maimouna. 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.
People living today
574
~ 1 in 597,133 Americans
Peak year
2016
33 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,083
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Maimouna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maimouna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 232 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maimouna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maimouna 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 Maimouna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maimounas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Maimouna, while Texas, Maryland, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maimouna
The given name Maimouna has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the root word "maimun," which means "blessed" or "fortunate." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East and North Africa region during the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century.
Maimouna is a feminine name, and its variation, Maimoun, is used as a masculine form. The name has been mentioned in several historical texts and religious scriptures, including the Quran and various Islamic hadiths, where it is often associated with concepts of blessings, prosperity, and good fortune.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Maimouna can be found in the works of the renowned Islamic philosopher and scholar, Maimonides (1135-1204 CE). His full name, Moses ben Maimon, is derived from the name Maimouna, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Jewish theology and philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Maimouna. One such figure is Maimouna Bint Al-Harith (594-629 CE), who was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad and played a significant role in the early Islamic community. Another prominent figure is Maimouna Guerresi (1880-1964), an Italian-Algerian writer and activist who fought for women's rights and independence in Algeria.
In the realm of literature, Maimouna Coulibaly (born 1977) is a renowned Malian author and playwright, known for her works that explore themes of identity, culture, and gender. Maimouna Youssef (1908-1980), also known as "The Mother of the Nile," was an Egyptian singer and actress who made significant contributions to the development of Arabic music and cinema.
Maimouna Traore (born 1986) is a Senegalese businesswoman and social entrepreneur who has been recognized for her efforts in promoting sustainable development and empowering women in her country. Her name serves as a reminder of the cultural significance and historical roots of the name Maimouna.
People
Maimouna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maimouna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maimouna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maimouna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 574 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maimouna 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 597,133 US residents.
Is Maimouna a common name?
We classify Maimouna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 581 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maimouna most popular?
The single biggest year for Maimouna was 2016, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maimouna is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maimouna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maimouna in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.