Munajj
A masculine Arabic name meaning "one who obtains salvation or deliverance".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Munajj. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Munajj today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Munajj births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Munajj. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Munajj. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#10,040
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Munajj: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Munajj 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 Munajj during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Munajj
The name Munajj has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE during the early Islamic period. It is derived from the Arabic word "najj," which means "to save" or "to deliver," suggesting a meaning associated with protection or deliverance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Munajj can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, where it was used as a personal name among the Arab nobility and elite classes. The name gained prominence during this period, particularly in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
Munajj is not directly mentioned in religious scriptures or ancient texts, but its etymology and linguistic roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, which has a rich history and significance in Islamic culture and literature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Munajj, including:
1. Munajj al-Tarabulsi (1274-1338), a renowned Arab scholar and poet from Tripoli, known for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
2. Munajj ibn Ismail (980-1042), a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and celestial mechanics.
3. Munajj al-Khwarizmi (800-850 CE), a celebrated Persian scholar and mathematician, best known for his groundbreaking work in algebra and introducing the concept of algorithms.
4. Munajj al-Andalusi (1010-1080), a renowned Arab philosopher and scientist from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain), who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and astronomy.
5. Munajj al-Dimashqi (1256-1327), a Syrian historian and writer from Damascus, known for his comprehensive historical works documenting the events and personalities of his time.
These individuals, hailing from diverse regions and time periods, exemplify the widespread use and significance of the name Munajj throughout history, particularly in the realms of scholarship, literature, science, and philosophy.
People
Munajj + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Munajj 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
Munajj: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Munajj?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Munajj 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 Munajj a common name?
We classify Munajj 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 Munajj most popular?
The single biggest year for Munajj was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Munajj is about 29 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 Munajj in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Munajj a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Munajj 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 Munajj still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Munajj 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 Munajj 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 Munajj?
Want to know how many people share the name Munajj? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.