Declining since 2017, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Mumtaz since 1999
Babies named Mumtaz per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mumtaz's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 175 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Mumtaz entered the U.S. Social Security data in 1999, a late arrival compared to many Arabic names. As of 2025, it ranked 7,885 with a rarity of 1 in 123,636 births, making it an uncommon but recognizable choice. The name experienced a peak in 2022, though it has been in decline since 2017. The top state for Mumtaz is Minnesota, suggesting possible concentration in communities with South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage. Its association with the Mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal gives it a historical resonance that transcends its modest numerical footprint.
Mumtaz is an Arabic name derived from the root m-t-z, meaning 'to be distinguished' or 'excellent.' It is the feminine form of Mumtaz, often used in Persian, Urdu, and Turkish contexts. The name gained prominence through the Mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal, for whom the Taj Mahal was built, though the name itself predates her as a title meaning 'the chosen one of the palace.' Today it remains a common given name across the Muslim world.
Where Mumtaz is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mum, Taz, Mimi
Variants: Mumtaz Mahal
Sibling names for Mumtaz
Names that share Mumtaz's style, for a brother or sister.
