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Mubina

moo-BEE-nah · One who gives glad tidings or brings good news; also interpreted as a female messenger of good news.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,491
Babies named in 2025
14
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 114,805 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2013

Rising since 2013, #7,491 for girls today.

Popularity of Mubina since 2013

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

59142020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s61
2020s67

Meaning & origin

Mubina is a name that has been in steady use since it first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013. Its rank of 7,491 in 2025 places it among the less common choices, with roughly 1 in 114,805 girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been consistently rising since its introduction, and its peak year to date is 2025, indicating growing appreciation. Mubina is most concentrated in Pennsylvania, reflecting its appeal in communities with diverse cultural ties. The name carries a clear and positive meaning connected to good news, which may resonate with families seeking a name with a hopeful connotation. Its Arabic roots give it a place within a broader naming tradition, and it remains a distinctive option without being difficult to pronounce.

Mubina is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'b-sh-r' which relates to good news. It is the feminine form of Mubin, meaning 'one who brings glad tidings.' The name appears in Islamic contexts as a descriptor of a person who conveys joyful news, though it is not directly mentioned in the Quran. It has been used historically in Arabic-speaking communities and is gaining popularity in South Asia and among Muslim families worldwide.

Where Mubina is most popular

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

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mubi, Bina, Muna

Variants: Mubeena, Mobina, Mubina

Sibling names for Mubina

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

Sisters: Amina, Layla, Zahra, Nadia, Samira

Brothers: Aamir, Khalid, Tariq, Zayn, Rashid

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Mubina mean?
Mubina means 'one who gives glad tidings' or 'bringer of good news,' rooted in the Arabic verb for announcing good news.
How popular is the name Mubina?
Mubina first appeared in U.S. records in 2013. As of 2025, it ranks 7,491 with about 1 in 114,805 girls given that name, and its peak year so far is 2025.
Is Mubina a boy or girl name?
Mubina is a girl's name, the feminine counterpart of the Arabic name Mubin.