UK girl's name
Maymun
An Arabic name meaning "fortunate" or "lucky".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maymun is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maymun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Maymun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Maymun. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maymun ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Maymun.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maymun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Maymun mean?
The name Maymun originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the word 'maymun' which means 'lucky' or 'fortunate'. The name is believed to have been in use since the early medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa.
In Islamic tradition, the name Maymun is mentioned in several historical texts and records. One notable reference is found in the Hadith literature, which records the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. According to these accounts, Maymun was the name of a companion of the Prophet who was known for his piety and devotion.
The earliest recorded example of the name Maymun dates back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic caliphate. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Maymun al-Aqran, a prominent scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century in present-day Iraq.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Maymun was Maymun ibn Mihran, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the development of algebra and is credited with introducing the concept of the algebraic solution of quadratic equations.
In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Maymun al-Nasawi gained recognition as a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian. He was born in present-day Uzbekistan and played a crucial role in the spread of Islamic knowledge and teachings throughout Central Asia.
Moving forward in time, a notable Maymun in the 13th century was Maymun al-Murtadi, a renowned Arabic poet and writer from present-day Iraq. His poetic works were highly acclaimed and celebrated during his lifetime and beyond.
In the 15th century, Maymun al-Hasan al-Shushtari, an Iranian Sufi master and poet, left a lasting legacy with his spiritual teachings and poetic compositions. His works continue to be studied and revered by Sufi scholars and practitioners to this day.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Maymun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maymun was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Maymun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maymun in the UK right now?
In 2020, Maymun was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Maymun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Maymun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maymun?
An Arabic name meaning "fortunate" or "lucky".
How many people are called Maymun in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Maymun across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.