Maymuna
Meaningblessed, fortunate · Arabic
Maymuna is an Arabic girl name meaning “blessed, fortunate”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Maymuna would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationMaymuna is having its moment right now. Most Maymunas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Maymuna would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMaymuna first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2005–2025
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About the name Maymuna
Maymuna is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “blessed, fortunate”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Maymuna
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Maymuna
What does the name Maymuna mean?
Maymuna means “blessed, fortunate” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Lucky (“fortunate”), Prosper (“fortunate”), Sadia (“fortunate”) and Maimuna (“blessed, fortunate”).
What is the origin of the name Maymuna?
Maymuna is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Maymuna a boy or girl name?
Maymuna is a girl name. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Maymuna.
How popular is the name Maymuna?
Maymuna ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #6,932. Over the last five years it has climbed 4,651 places.
What names are similar to Maymuna?
If you like Maymuna, you might also like Maimuna, Lucky, Prosper and Sadia. Maimuna is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Maymuna?
Maymuna is an Arabic girl name meaning “blessed, fortunate”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.