Numan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOO-man /ˈnuː.mɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Nu'man, tied to 'blood' and to the red anemone flower ('the anemones of Nu'man'), and borne by ancient Arab kings of Hira. A storied, poetic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A storied Arabic name: Numan names the red anemone flower (said 'NOO-man'). Poetic and old.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Nu'man, tied to 'blood' and to the red anemone flower ('the anemones of Nu'man'), and borne by ancient Arab kings of Hira. A storied, poetic name.

U.S. rank (2019)#13566 ↘ Falling

2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Numan is Arabic (Nu'man) for the red anemone flower, tied to 'blood' and to ancient kings of Hira. It reads storied and poetic - rare in the U.S. (said 'NOO-man').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Numan comes from the Arabic Nu'man, linked to 'blood' and to the red anemone ('the anemones of Nu'man'), and to ancient Arab kings - a storied, poetic name (said 'NOO-man').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Numan — Arabic Nu'man 'blood'; red anemone flower; ancient king

Variations

NumaanNomanNouman

Nicknames

NuMan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Numan mean?

Numan is Arabic (Nu'man), tied to 'blood' and the red anemone flower, borne by ancient kings.

How do you pronounce Numan?

It's said NOO-man /ˈnuː.mɑːn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Numan a boy or girl name?

Numan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Numan?

Numan is extremely rare in the U.S.