Rising since 1995, #3,342 for girls today.
Popularity of Yumna since 1995
Babies named Yumna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 192 |
Meaning & origin
Yumna is a feminine name of Arabic origin that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1995. Since then, it has experienced steady growth, reaching a peak rank of 3,342 in 2025, with approximately 1 in every 34,941 female newborns receiving the name that year. The name is most popular in states with significant Arab-American communities, including New York, Illinois, and Texas. While its exact meaning is debated, it is commonly associated with the Arabic concept of blessing and prosperity, making it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with cultural and spiritual resonance. Yumna's trajectory suggests it will continue to rise in usage as it becomes more familiar to broader American audiences.
Yumna is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root y-m-n, which conveys concepts of blessing, prosperity, and good fortune. It is related to the Arabic word 'yumn' (blessing) and shares its root with the name Ayman. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in Egypt and the Levant, and has gained some usage in Western countries among Muslim families in recent decades.
Where Yumna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yumna” around the world
Where Yumna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Yumna
Names that share Yumna's style, for a brother or sister.
