Numan
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,361 in 1932
7 babies were named Numan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1928–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Numan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Numan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Numan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNuman first shows up in US birth records in 1928, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 97 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1932, when it reached #3,361.
About the name Numan
Numan is a boy name of Arabic and English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Numan for boys from 1928 to 2025, in 13 of those 98 years. Its best year was 1932, when it ranked #3,361 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 boys |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 574,713 boys |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 2020s | 0.7 | 1,463,415 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Numan
What is the origin of the name Numan?
Numan has Arabic, English roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Numan a boy or girl name?
Numan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Numan?
Numan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1932 (#3,361).