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Maymunah

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Pronounced my-MOO-nah /maɪˈmu.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Maymuna — from Arabic, 'blessed; auspicious; fortunate; lucky'Medium

In 30 seconds: Blessed; auspicious; fortunate: Maymunah spells Maymuna — 'blessed; fortunate'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'my-MOO-nah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Maymuna — from Arabic, 'blessed; auspicious; fortunate; lucky'
U.S. rank (2024)#6535 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maymunah is a spelling of Maymuna — from Arabic, 'blessed; auspicious; fortunate; lucky' (from yumn, 'good fortune'). The name honors Maymuna bint al-Harith, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. A lyrical, devout name across the Arab and Muslim worlds (said 'my-MOO-nah'; nickname Mimi).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, blessed-and-fortunate at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Maymuna means 'blessed; auspicious; fortunate; lucky' in Arabic — borne by Maymuna bint al-Harith, a wife of the Prophet — Maymunah is a spelling, lyrical and devout (said 'my-MOO-nah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Maymuna — Arabic etymology

Variations

MaymunaMaimoonaMaimuna

Nicknames

Mimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maymunah mean?

Maymunah is Arabic for 'blessed; auspicious; fortunate; lucky'.

How do you pronounce Maymunah?

It's said my-MOO-nah /maɪˈmu.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maymunah a boy or girl name?

Maymunah is a girl's name.

How popular is Maymunah?

Maymunah is a rare name in the U.S.

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