How Many People Are Named Muna?

Complete statistics for the name Muna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Muna
Very Rare
Arabic

Muna means 'pearl' in Arabic, making it both beautiful and rare. Only 1,238 people named Muna live in the US today, which means 1 in 266,578 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 77%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~544
Living in US
1 in 609,282
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pearl
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Gentle Compassionate
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

277,355
Worldwide Bearers
#3,788
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
66,303
🇸🇩 Sudan
47,198
🇸🇴 Somaliland
35,324
🇳🇵 Nepal
30,851
🇸🇴 Somalia
25,171
🇮🇩 Indonesia
14,199
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
13,871
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
11,890
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
5,865
🇱🇾 Libya
2,571

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,238 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
966
Would be under 30 (77%)
289
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,255 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Muna Through the Generations

Muna has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2019 when 51 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Muna are young, with 966 under 30 years old, and just 289 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates that Muna is a name embraced by younger generations, with no one over 60 bearing the name yet.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 206
Ohio 29
California 22
New York 10
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Muna

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Muna's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Muna

How Many People Have the Name Muna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 544 people in the United States currently share the name Muna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 609,282 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Muna a Common or Rare Name?

Muna is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Muna Mean?

Muna means "pearl" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Muna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Muna Most Popular?

The name Muna reached peak popularity in 2019, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Muna?

Approximately 544 people named Muna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 544. That works out to roughly 1 in 609,282 Americans.

Is Muna a rare name?

Muna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 609,282 Americans has this name.

What does the name Muna mean?

Muna means "pearl" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Muna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Muna are male and 100% are female.

When was Muna most popular?

Muna peaked in 2019 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US544
All-Time Births544
1 in X1 in 609,282
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2019
World Rank#3,788
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.