girl's name
Maymunah
may-MOO-nah (Arabic)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 448
Maymunah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Maymunah is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 18,171 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maymunah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 107 |
How Popular Is Maymunah?
In 2025, Maymunah was given to 29 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Maymunah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maymunah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maymunah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maymunah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maymunah
- Arabic may-MOO-nah
Sibling Names for Maymunah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maymunah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maymunah
How popular is the name Maymunah?
In 2025, Maymunah was given to 29 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Maymunah a girl's or a boy's name?
Maymunah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maymunah?
Maymunah has 3 syllables.
When was Maymunah most popular?
Maymunah peaked in 2025, when 29 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Maymunah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maymunah currently ranks #1,141 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.