UK boy's name
Momin
A masculine Arabic name meaning "believer" or "faithful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Momin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Momin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1402, with 19 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 27 births.
This profile covers 241 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 242 living people in the UK are called Momin. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Momin ranked #1402 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 19 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 27 boys were registered as Momin.
- • Momin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #711 in 2020.
- • About 242 living people in the UK are estimated to have Momin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1402
2024
Births in 2024
19
Latest year
Peak year
2022
27 births
Estimated living
242
2026
Meaning
What does Momin mean?
The name Momin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word 'mu'min', meaning 'believer' or 'faithful one'. The name has been in use since the early days of Islam, and its roots can be traced back to the 7th century CE.
In Islamic tradition, the term 'mu'min' is used to describe someone who has strong faith in Allah and adheres to the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad. As a result, the name Momin has been associated with piety, devotion, and religious conviction.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Momin can be found in the writings of the famous Muslim scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). He referred to the concept of 'mu'min' in his renowned work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences".
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Momin. One of the most famous was Momin Khan (1390-1443 CE), a powerful ruler of the Sayyid dynasty in Delhi, India. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to strengthen the Sultanate during a tumultuous period.
Another prominent figure was Momin Mirza (1499-1561 CE), a Mughal prince and the son of the legendary Babur. He played a significant role in the early years of the Mughal Empire and was renowned for his military campaigns and diplomatic skills.
In the realm of literature, Momin Hosain Azad (1834-1910 CE) was a celebrated Urdu poet and writer from India. His works, including the famous "Aab-e-Hayat" (The Water of Life), were highly acclaimed and influential in the literary circles of his time.
Moving to more recent times, Momin Saqib (1905-1985 CE) was a prominent Pakistani politician and diplomat. He served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan and played a crucial role in the country's foreign policy during the Cold War era.
The name Momin has maintained its significance and popularity within the Islamic world, particularly in regions with strong Arabic and Persian cultural influences. It continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking to instill values of faith, devotion, and moral strength in their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Momin over time
The chart below shows babies named Momin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Momin, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 19 births in 2024, compared with 27 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Momin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Momin 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 | #1292 | 104 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3015 | 69 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2223 | 57 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2569 | 11 | 3 |
Geography
Where Momin is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Momin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Momin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #711 in 2020.
Across the UK
Momin in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#711 in 2020
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Momin
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Momin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Momin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Momin was ranked #1402 for boys in England and Wales, with 19 births registered.
When was Momin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 27 babies registered as Momin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Momin?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "believer" or "faithful".
How many people are called Momin in the UK?
A total of 241 babies have been registered as Momin across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Momin most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Momin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #711 in 2020. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.