Muneer
Illuminator, giver of light, or radiant one.
Name Census estimates that about 269 living Americans carry the first name Muneer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Muneer today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Muneer births was 2017 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Muneer. 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.
People living today
269
~ 1 in 1,274,180 Americans
Peak year
2017
15 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,685
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Muneer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Muneer from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 79 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Muneer remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muneer 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 Muneer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Muneers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Muneer
The name Muneer has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "nur," which means "light" or "illumination." The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early days of Islam.
Muneer is a name that carries a positive and uplifting connotation, reflecting the desire for a person to be a source of light and guidance in their life and community. In Islamic tradition, the concept of light is often associated with knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment.
The name Muneer appears in several historical texts and Islamic literature. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the Quran, where the word "nur" is used to describe the divine light of God and the guidance it provides to believers.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Muneer. One of the earliest was Muneer ibn Isa al-Balkhi, a Persian scholar and mathematician who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the field of algebra and wrote several influential works on mathematics.
Another prominent figure was Muneer Shoukair, a renowned Syrian novelist and playwright who lived from 1904 to 1969. His works explored themes of social injustice, poverty, and the struggles of the working class in Syrian society. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Arabic literature.
In the realm of politics, Muneer Shafiq was an influential Egyptian statesman who served as Prime Minister of Egypt from 1973 to 1975. He played a key role in the negotiations leading to the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel.
Muneer Bashir was an Iraqi poet and writer who lived from 1930 to 1997. He was widely celebrated for his lyrical poetry and his contributions to the literary renaissance in Iraq during the mid-20th century.
Another notable figure was Muneer Malik, a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a skilled all-rounder and represented Pakistan in over 50 Test matches and numerous One Day International matches.
These are just a few examples of the many distinguished individuals throughout history who have borne the name Muneer, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse accomplishments of those who carried this name.
People
Muneer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Muneer 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
Muneer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Muneer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 269 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Muneer 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 1,274,180 US residents.
Is Muneer a common name?
We classify Muneer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Muneer most popular?
The single biggest year for Muneer was 2017, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Muneer is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Muneer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Muneer 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.
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.