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Maimuna

my-MOO-nah · Blessed, fortunate, or auspicious.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,325
Babies named in 2025
18
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 89,293 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #6,325 for girls today.

Popularity of Maimuna since 1996

Babies named Maimuna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61218200020102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s11
2000s97
2010s121
2020s82

Meaning & origin

Maimuna entered U.S. naming records in 1996 and has remained stable in usage, reflecting a modest but consistent presence. In 2025 it ranked 6325, with a frequency of 1 in every 89293 births, marking its peak year. The name is primarily used in New York, suggesting concentration among communities with Arabic or Islamic heritage. Maimuna carries deep historical roots in Islamic tradition, which gives it enduring cultural resonance despite its low overall popularity in the United States.

Maimuna is the feminine form of Maimun, derived from the Arabic root y-m-n, which conveys blessings and good fortune. It is a classical Arabic name borne by one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, making it historically significant in Islamic tradition. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries.

Where Maimuna is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: May, Muna, Mimi

Variants: Maymuna, Maimunah

Sibling names for Maimuna

Names that share Maimuna's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does Maimuna mean?
Maimuna means 'blessed' or 'fortunate' in Arabic.
How popular is Maimuna today?
In 2025, Maimuna ranked 6325 in the United States, with about 1 in every 89293 baby girls given the name.
Is Maimuna a boy or girl name?
Maimuna is traditionally a feminine name.