Rising since 2004, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Momina since 1997
Babies named Momina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Momina entered U.S. records in 1997 and has climbed steadily since 2004, reaching a peak rank in 2020. Although its current rank is 10,107 (2025), its frequency remains low at approximately 1 in 178,585 births. The name is most often chosen by families with Arabic or Islamic heritage, reflecting its meaning of 'faithful believer'. Despite not yet being recorded in any top state lists, Momina's rising trajectory suggests growing awareness among parents seeking a meaningful, culturally rooted name.
Momina is the feminine counterpart of the Arabic name Momin (also spelled Mu'min), which derives from the Arabic root '-m-n' (to believe, to trust). The name is frequently used in Muslim communities, reflecting a quality of faith and devotion. While its use in the United States is recent, it has longstanding popularity in South Asia and the Middle East.
“Momina” around the world
Where Momina 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: Momi, Mina
Variants: Mu'mina, Moumina
Sibling names for Momina
Names that share Momina's style, for a brother or sister.
