UK girl's name
Mouna
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "stillness" or "silence".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mouna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mouna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1999 to 2014. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Mouna. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mouna ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Mouna.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mouna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Mouna mean?
The name Mouna has its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "muni," which means "sage" or "wise one." The name was likely given to children with the hope that they would grow up to possess the qualities of wisdom, serenity, and spiritual enlightenment.
In Hindu mythology, the term "muni" is often associated with sages and ascetics who have renounced worldly possessions and dedicated their lives to the pursuit of spiritual knowledge. The name Mouna may have been inspired by these revered figures, embodying the virtues of silence, contemplation, and inner peace.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mouna can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Upanishads and the Puranas. These sacred texts mention sages and rishis (seers) with names like Maunagiri and Maunanath, which are closely related to the name Mouna.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mouna. One such individual was Mouna Sarma (1550-1640), a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the Dvaita school of Vedanta philosophy. Another notable bearer of the name was Mouna Guruji (1899-1998), a revered spiritual master and yogi from South India, who was known for his teachings on self-realization and inner silence.
In the realm of literature, Mouna was the name of a character in the famous Sanskrit play "Abhijnanasakuntalam" by the ancient Indian poet Kalidasa (4th-5th century CE). This play is considered one of the greatest works of Sanskrit literature and has been widely translated and performed across the world.
Moving to more recent times, Mouna Ragam (1986-present) is a contemporary Indian singer and composer known for her work in the Carnatic music tradition. Another notable figure is Mouna Narayanan (1962-present), an Indian-American author and entrepreneur who has written several books on leadership and personal growth.
While the name Mouna may not be as common today as it once was, it continues to carry a rich cultural heritage and a profound spiritual significance, serving as a reminder of the virtues of wisdom, silence, and inner contemplation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mouna over time
The chart below shows babies named Mouna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mouna, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mouna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mouna 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 | #5503 | 13 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4646 | 13 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mouna
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mouna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mouna in the UK right now?
In 2014, Mouna was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mouna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Mouna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mouna?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "stillness" or "silence".
How many people are called Mouna in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Mouna across the 9 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.