Munasir
An Arabic name meaning "constant companion" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Munasir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Munasir today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Munasir births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Munasir. 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 Munasir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,706
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Munasir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Munasir 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 Munasir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Munasir
The name Munasir has its origins in the Arabic language, and it is believed to have been derived from the word "nasir," which means "helper" or "defender." This name was likely first used in the Middle East during the early Islamic period, which began in the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Munasir was a prominent Muslim scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known as Munasir al-Baghdadi, and he made significant contributions to the field of Arabic literature and poetry.
Another notable figure with the name Munasir was a renowned 10th-century Islamic philosopher and theologian from Persia, known as Munasir al-Tusi. He wrote extensively on topics such as logic, mathematics, and astronomy, and his works had a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of the Islamic world.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Muslim jurist and scholar named Munasir ibn Ali al-Quduri, who was born in Baghdad and became known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and Sharia law.
During the 13th century, a prominent Muslim historian and writer named Munasir ibn Abi al-Fath al-Isfahani made significant contributions to the study of Islamic history and literature. His works have been widely cited and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.
Another notable figure with the name Munasir was a 14th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Persia, known as Munasir al-Din Qiwami. He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his poetry, which explored themes of divine love and mysticism.
While the name Munasir has been relatively rare in recent times, it has a rich historical legacy and has been borne by several influential individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in the Islamic world. The name's meaning as a "helper" or "defender" has likely contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Munasir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Munasir 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
Munasir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Munasir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Munasir 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 Munasir a common name?
We classify Munasir 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 Munasir most popular?
The single biggest year for Munasir was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Munasir is about 4 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 Munasir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Munasir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Munasir 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 Munasir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Munasir 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 Munasir 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 Munasir as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Munasir, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.