Total births
613
Girls' name · since 1995
Maimouna
Maimouna has 613 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5093
- among girls today
- 613
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Maimouna is the #5093 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 613 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Maimouna recorded 613 times among girls since 1995, holding rank #5093 nationally today, ahead of 71% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #5093 among girls today
- 613 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maimouna is currently the #5093 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 613 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5093
- among girls today
- 613
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Maimouna vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5093
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Maimouna was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
33 babies were named Maimouna in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Maimouna compares
613 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maimouna's all-time total is 60% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maimouna | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 613 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Maimouna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maimouna splits its recorded history at 2010: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maimouna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#5,093
Active since
1995
Maimouna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Maimouna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maimouna's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Maimouna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2000s
2000s
182 births
- 2010s
2010s
232 births
- 2020s
2020s
146 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 232 births (38% of all-time use).
How Maimouna compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Maimouna's total volume
Maimouna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maimouna by state
Where Maimouna concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 231 | 37.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 24 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Maimouna's total US births 37.7%
Even split
231 of 613 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maimouna? ▼
613 babies have been named Maimouna since 1995. It currently ranks #5093 among girls. The peak year was 2016 with 33 births.
When was Maimouna most popular? ▼
Maimouna was most popular in the 2010s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Maimouna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maimouna are New York (231 births), Ohio (24 births), Pennsylvania (10 births).
How long has the name Maimouna been used? ▼
Maimouna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Maimouna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maia, Maisie, Maira, Mai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maimouna's data
- Maimouna's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (232 total births) through the 2020s (146) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Maimounas (231 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maimouna
Nearby Names Like Maimouna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maimouna
Maia Girl
#460 18,200 births
Maisie Girl
#256 12,954 births
Maira Girl
#2758 6,341 births
Mai Girl
#3229 5,677 births
Maite Girl
#1043 4,466 births
Compare Maimouna side by side: Maimouna vs Maia Maimouna vs Maisie Maimouna vs Maira
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maimouna: #5093 Girls' Name - 613 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maimouna. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maimouna draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.