Total births
727
Girls' name · since 1981
Munira
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 727 babies named Munira, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4245
- among girls today
- 727
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Munira currently ranks #4245 among girls' names in America, with 727 babies recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Munira has been recorded 727 times among girls since 1981, currently ranked #4245 nationally and more common than 76% 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 1981 to 2025.
- #4245 among girls today
- 727 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Munira is currently the #4245 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 727 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4245
- among girls today
- 727
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Munira vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4245
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Munira was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
43 babies were named Munira in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Munira compares
727 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Munira's all-time total is 90% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Munira | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 727 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Munira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Munira's full recorded timeline at 2008, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1994, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2019 peak of 43 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Munira at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,245
Active since
1981
Munira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Munira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Munira's strongest decade.
278 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Munira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 49
1990s
49 births
- 2000s
2000s
183 births
- 2010s
2010s
278 births
- 2020s
2020s
197 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 278 births (38% of all-time use).
How Munira 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 Munira's total volume
Munira vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Munira by state
Where Munira concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 210 | 28.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 0.8% |
Minnesota share of Munira's total US births 28.9%
Even split
210 of 727 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Munira? ▼
Munira has been given to 727 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4245 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Munira most popular? ▼
Munira was most popular in the 2010s decade with 278 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Munira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Munira are Minnesota (210 births), Ohio (10 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Munira been used? ▼
Records for Munira go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Munira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Muna, Muntaha, Munachimso, Munirah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Munira's data
- Munira's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (278 total births) through the 2020s (197) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Muniras (210 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 Munira
Nearby Names Like Munira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Munira
Muna Girl
#4139 1,303 births
Muntaha Girl
#4534 452 births
Munachimso Girl
#10095 195 births
Munirah Girl
140 births
Munachi Girl
#14626 89 births
Compare Munira side by side: Munira vs Muna Munira vs Muntaha Munira vs Munachimso
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Munira
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, 1981–2025 (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. "Munira: #4245 Girls' Name - 727 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/munira. 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 Munira 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.