Moneeb
A masculine Arabic name meaning admirer, obedient one, or mentor.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Moneeb. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Moneeb today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Moneeb births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Moneeb. 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 Moneeb with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Moneeb. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,611
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Moneeb: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Moneeb from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 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
Moneeb 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 Moneeb 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 Moneeb
The name Moneeb is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'naab' which means 'to excel' or 'to be distinguished'. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Qur'an, where it is mentioned as a title or description for a virtuous and righteous person. This association with excellence and nobility has contributed to the name's popularity among Arabic-speaking communities over the centuries.
In the 9th century, Moneeb ibn Abdulrahman al-Kindi was a renowned Arab philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and metaphysics. Born in Kufa, Iraq, in 801 AD, he was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another notable figure was Moneeb al-Masri, a 12th-century Syrian poet and scholar who lived in Damascus. His poetic works, often focused on love and spirituality, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Arabic literature.
In the 14th century, Moneeb al-Din al-Yazdi was a Persian astronomer and mathematician who worked at the renowned Samarkand Observatory under the patronage of Ulugh Beg, the ruler of the Timurid Empire. His contributions to astronomical tables and calculations were groundbreaking for his time.
In more recent history, Moneeb al-Masri (1920-1998) was a renowned Egyptian actor and singer who gained immense popularity during the golden age of Egyptian cinema. His charismatic performances and melodious voice earned him a lasting legacy in the Arab world's cultural heritage.
Another prominent figure was Moneeb Aruri (1936-2022), a Palestinian-American scholar and author who dedicated his life to advocating for Palestinian rights and promoting nonviolent resistance against Israeli occupation. His books and writings on Middle Eastern politics and history were widely influential.
Throughout its long history, the name Moneeb has been associated with excellence, nobility, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the values and aspirations of the Arabic-speaking world. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the cultural significance and rich heritage it carries.
People
Moneeb + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Moneeb 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
Moneeb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Moneeb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Moneeb 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Moneeb a common name?
We classify Moneeb as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Moneeb most popular?
The single biggest year for Moneeb was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Moneeb is about 16 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 Moneeb in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Moneeb a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Moneeb 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 Moneeb still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Moneeb 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 Moneeb 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 Americans are named Moneeb?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.