Munasar
An Arabic name meaning "banner" or "one who is victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Munasar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Munasar today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Munasar births was 2024 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Munasar. 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 Munasar with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
2024
18 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,360
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Munasar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Munasar 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 64 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
Munasar 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 Munasar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Munasars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Munasar
The name Munasar is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "munazzar," which means "scholar" or "one who studies." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were learned or dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Munasar can be found in historical texts from the 9th century CE. During this period, the Islamic Golden Age flourished, and centers of learning and scholarship thrived in regions such as modern-day Iraq, Iran, and parts of Central Asia. It is possible that the name Munasar was borne by scholars or intellectuals who contributed to the significant advancements in fields like mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Munasar ibn Ali al-Tirmidhi lived in the city of Tirmidh, located in present-day Uzbekistan. He was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist, known for his contributions to the study of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad). His works, including the "Jami' al-Tirmidhi," a highly regarded collection of Hadith, have been influential in Islamic jurisprudence.
Moving forward in history, a Persian philosopher and mystic named Munasar al-Ghazali lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the Sufi tradition and is credited with writing several influential works on spirituality and mysticism, including the "Kimiya-ye Sa'adat" (The Alchemy of Happiness).
In the 14th century, a Moroccan scholar named Munasar ibn al-Khatib held a prominent position as a vizier and historian during the Marinid dynasty. He is known for his works on the history of Granada and the Marinid rulers, providing valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of that era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Munasar was Munasar al-Baghdadi, a renowned musician and composer who lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with contributing to the development of the classical Arabic musical tradition and is considered one of the pioneers of the genre known as the "Baghdadi school" of music.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Munasar throughout history, highlighting its association with scholarship, intellectual pursuits, and contributions to various fields of knowledge and culture.
People
Munasar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Munasar 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
Munasar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Munasar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Munasar 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 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Munasar a common name?
We classify Munasar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Munasar most popular?
The single biggest year for Munasar was 2024, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Munasar is about 7 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 Munasar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Munasar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Munasar 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 Munasar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Munasar 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 Munasar 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 have the name Munasar?
See how many people share the name Munasar on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.