Declining since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Humna since 1997
Babies named Humna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Humna is a rare feminine name with Arabic and Persian connections, first recorded in the United States in 1997. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, when it ranked 14,942nd, occurring in about 1 in every 321,453 female births. Since then, its use has been falling, particularly since 2022. The name is most likely chosen by families with South Asian or Middle Eastern backgrounds, though it has no documented top state concentrations. While its exact meaning is debated, Humna is often associated with the mythical Huma bird of Persian lore, symbolizing happiness and good fortune.
Humna may be a feminine variant of Humna or Huma, names with Arabic roots. Huma is a name of Persian origin referring to a mythical bird symbolizing happiness, while in Arabic it can mean 'blessedness.' The name Humna has seen occasional use in the United States since the late 1990s, likely among families of South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hum, Hummi
Sibling names for Humna
Names that share Humna's style, for a brother or sister.
