Yumna

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Pronounced YOOM-nah /ˈjum.nɑ/High

Meaning: From Arabic yumn, 'good fortune, blessing' — 'the blessed, fortunate one; of the right (auspicious) side'High

In 30 seconds: Blessed from the right side: Yumna is Arabic for good fortune — the auspicious right hand made a name. Graceful, classic, and beloved across the Muslim world.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic yumn, 'good fortune, blessing' — 'the blessed, fortunate one; of the right (auspicious) side'

U.S. rank (2025)#3384 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births46 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 521

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

Yumna comes from Arabic yumn, 'good fortune, blessedness', tied to the auspicious right side (yamin). A graceful classic across the Arab and South Asian worlds (actress Yumna Zaidi is a Pakistani favorite), it carries quiet, fortunate elegance.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian Muslim families. Rare, blessed at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Yumna shares its root with 'Yemen' — 'the land on the right (south)' — and with yamin, the auspicious right hand; the name is good fortune by direction.

Overall data confidence 82%

Arabic references — yumn — etymology

Variations

YumnahYomna

Nicknames

Yum

Famous Bearers

★Yumna Zaidi (1989–present)
Pakistani television actress, multiple award winner.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yumna mean?

Yumna is Arabic for 'blessed, fortunate', tied to the auspicious right side.

How do you pronounce Yumna?

It's said YOOM-nah /ˈjum.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yumna a boy or girl name?

Yumna is a girl's name.

How popular is Yumna?

Yumna is a rare name in the U.S.