UK girl's name
Maysun
A feminine Arabic name meaning "easily approachable" or "polite".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maysun is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maysun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4049, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Maysun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Maysun. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maysun ranked #4049 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 girls were registered as Maysun.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maysun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4049
2011
Births in 2011
5
Latest year
Peak year
2011
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Maysun mean?
The name Maysun has its origins in the Arabic language. It is a feminine name that is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th to 12th centuries AD.
Maysun is derived from the Arabic word "maysun," which means "fortunate" or "blessed." The name carries connotations of happiness, good luck, and prosperity. It is a name that reflects the cultural and religious values of the region, where blessings and fortune were highly valued.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Maysun can be found in Arabic literature and poetry from the 9th and 10th centuries. It is possible that the name was inspired by or derived from characters or figures described in these literary works.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Maysun. One of the earliest known figures was Maysun bint Bahdal (born around 890 AD), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Her poetry celebrated love, nature, and the beauty of the Arabic language.
Another notable figure was Maysun al-Dimashqi (born around 1150 AD), a Syrian scholar and calligrapher who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic calligraphy. Her works were renowned for their intricate and elegant designs.
In the 13th century, Maysun al-Baghdadi (born around 1220 AD) was a respected physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age. She wrote several treatises on medicine and healthcare, which were widely studied in the region.
During the Ottoman Empire, Maysun Hanım (born around 1550 AD) was a prominent Ottoman princess and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable works and for founding several educational institutions and libraries.
In more recent times, Maysun Azzam (1913-2015) was a Syrian poet and activist who played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of the Arab world in the 20th century. Her poetry celebrated freedom, nationalism, and the struggle for independence.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Maysun throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, art, science, and philanthropy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Maysun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maysun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4049 | 5 | 1 |
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- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maysun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maysun in the UK right now?
In 2011, Maysun was ranked #4049 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Maysun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Maysun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maysun?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "easily approachable" or "polite".
How many people are called Maysun in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Maysun 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.