Munira
Meaningradiant · Arabic
Munira is an Arabic girl name meaning “radiant”. 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.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Munira has the name Ira hiding inside it.
- Word funMunira doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationMunira peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Munira you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Munira would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 57,471 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMunira first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Muniras? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #540 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Munira
Munira is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “radiant”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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 Munira
What does the name Munira mean?
Munira means “radiant” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Phoebe (“bright, radiant”), Zahra (“radiant, bright”), Neve (“bright, radiant”) and Niamh (“bright, radiant”).
What is the origin of the name Munira?
Munira is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Munira a boy or girl name?
Munira is a girl name. In 2025, 28 US girls were named Munira.
How popular is the name Munira?
Munira ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #3,552. Over the last five years it has slipped 917 places.
What names are similar to Munira?
If you like Munira, you might also like Phoebe, Zahra, Neve and Niamh.
What should I know before naming my baby Munira?
Munira is an Arabic girl name meaning “radiant”. 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.