Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Mounir since 1992
Babies named Mounir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Mounir is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'bright' or 'luminous,' drawn from the Semitic root for light. It has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1992, making it a relatively recent entry in American naming records. The name reached its highest usage in 2013, its peak year, though it remains uncommon overall. In recent years, its usage has been falling since 2022. Mounir is consistently used for boys and carries a strong, positive meaning across Arabic-speaking cultures. Families choosing this name may appreciate its straightforward pronunciation and cultural resonance.
Mounir is a transliteration of the Arabic name منير (Munir), derived from the root n-w-r (ن و ر) meaning 'light' or 'radiance.' It is commonly used across the Arabic-speaking world and has been favored by Muslim families for centuries. The name gained some usage in French-speaking North African communities and among diaspora populations.
“Mounir” around the world
Where Mounir lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mounir
Names that share Mounir's style, for a brother or sister.
