Total births
1,303
Girls' name · since 1968
Muna
1,303 babies named Muna in U.S. Social Security records since 1968, with the highest year being 2019. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4139
- among girls today
- 1,303
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Muna currently ranks #4139 among girls' names in America, with 1,303 babies recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Muna has been recorded 1,303 times among girls since 1968, currently ranked #4139 nationally and more common than 77% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #4139 among girls today
- 1,303 born since 1968
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Muna is currently the #4139 girls' name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 1,303 born since 1968, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4139
- among girls today
- 1,303
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Muna vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4139
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Muna was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
51 babies were named Muna in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Muna compares
1,303 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Muna's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Muna | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,303 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 48 | 19,840 |
Muna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Muna's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Muna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,139
Active since
1968
Muna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Muna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Muna's strongest decade.
375 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Muna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 80
1970s
80 births
- 1980s 84
1980s
84 births
- 1990s
1990s
203 births
- 2000s
2000s
340 births
- 2010s
2010s
375 births
- 2020s
2020s
209 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 375 births (29% of all-time use).
How Muna 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 Muna's total volume
Muna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Muna by state
Where Muna concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 206 | 15.8% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 29 | 2.2% |
| #3 | California | | 22 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Minnesota share of Muna's total US births 15.8%
Even split
206 of 1,303 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Muna? ▼
Muna has been given to 1,303 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4139 as of the latest data. 51 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Muna most popular? ▼
Muna was most popular in the 2010s decade with 375 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Muna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Muna are Minnesota (206 births), Ohio (29 births), California (22 births).
How long has the name Muna been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Muna since 1968 -- 58 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Muna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Munira, Muntaha, Munachimso, Munirah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Muna's data
- Muna's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (375 total births) through the 2020s (209) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Munas (206 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Muna
Nearby Names Like Muna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Muna
Munira Girl
#4245 727 births
Muntaha Girl
#4534 452 births
Munachimso Girl
#10095 195 births
Munirah Girl
140 births
Munachi Girl
#14626 89 births
Compare Muna side by side: Muna vs Munira Muna vs Muntaha Muna vs Munachimso
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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, 1968–2025 (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. "Muna: #4139 Girls' Name - 1,303 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/muna. 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 Muna 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.