Rising since 2008, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Maymunah since 2001
Babies named Maymunah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Maymunah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'blessed' or 'fortunate', tied to Maymunah bint al-Harith, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, the name first appeared on the Social Security records in 2001, and its usage has been rising steadily since 2008. It saw a peak in popularity in 2024 and ranked 10,107 in 2025, given to roughly 1 in 178,585 girls that year. The name remains relatively rare but is growing among families seeking a name with deep Islamic heritage and a positive, auspicious meaning.
Maymunah is the feminine form of the Arabic name Maymun, derived from the root y-m-n, which conveys blessings and good fortune. It was borne by Maymunah bint al-Harith, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, giving the name enduring religious significance in the Islamic world. The name has been used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority regions for centuries.
“Maymunah” around the world
Where Maymunah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Muna, Mimi
Sibling names for Maymunah
Names that share Maymunah's style, for a brother or sister.
