Maymunah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "blessed, fortunate, prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the first name Maymunah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maymunah today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maymunah births was 2024 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maymunah. 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 Maymunah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
133
~ 1 in 2,577,100 Americans
Peak year
2024
18 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,535
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Maymunah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maymunah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 65 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maymunah 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 Maymunah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maymunah
The name Maymunah is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "ma'mun," which means "blessed" or "prosperous." Its roots can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the spread of Islam across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond.
The earliest recorded use of the name Maymunah dates back to the life of the prophet Muhammad himself. One of his wives was named Maymunah bint al-Harith, who was also known as Umm al-Mu'minin (Mother of the Believers). She was a widow from the tribe of Hawazin and married Muhammad in 628 AD after the conquest of Mecca.
In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the word "ma'mun" appears several times, often in the context of peace, security, and blessings. This association likely contributed to the popularity of the name Maymunah among Muslim communities.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Maymunah. One of the earliest was Maymunah bint Abi Sufyan (d. 680 AD), a prominent Muslim scholar and narrator of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). She was known for her knowledge and piety and is considered one of the most important female figures in early Islamic history.
In the 12th century, Maymunah al-Samarkandiyah (d. 1201 AD) was a renowned female mathematician and astronomer from Samarkand, modern-day Uzbekistan. She made significant contributions to the development of mathematics and astronomy and was highly respected in her field.
Another notable figure was Maymunah bint al-Hakim (d. 1094 AD), a Fatimid princess and scholar from Egypt. She was known for her patronage of the arts and sciences and played an influential role in the intellectual and cultural life of the Fatimid Caliphate.
In more recent history, Maymunah Sultan (1936-2018) was an Indonesian businesswoman and philanthropist. She was the wife of President Suharto and was involved in various charitable organizations and initiatives.
Maymunah Kadeer (b. 1946) is a prominent human rights activist and former businesswoman from Xinjiang, China. She has been a vocal advocate for the rights of the Uyghur people and has received numerous awards and recognition for her work.
The name Maymunah has maintained its popularity among Muslim communities around the world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Its meaning and historical significance have contributed to its enduring appeal as a beautiful and meaningful name choice.
People
Maymunah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maymunah 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
Maymunah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maymunah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 133 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maymunah 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 2,577,100 US residents.
Is Maymunah a common name?
We classify Maymunah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maymunah most popular?
The single biggest year for Maymunah was 2024, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maymunah is about 8 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 Maymunah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maymunah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maymunah 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.
Is Maymunah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maymunah 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 Maymunah 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 share the name Maymunah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.