UK boy's name
Mounir
An Arabic masculine name meaning "sublime" or "inspired by light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mounir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mounir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.
This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Mounir. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mounir ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 boys were registered as Mounir.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mounir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
5 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Meaning
What does Mounir mean?
The name Mounir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "noor," which means "light" or "illumination." The name is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Munir" or "Moneer." Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, leading to the modern spelling of "Mounir." This name was particularly popular among Arabic-speaking populations in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Mounir can be found in Islamic literature and historical accounts. It is mentioned in various texts and writings from the medieval period, often associated with scholars, poets, and influential figures of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mounir. One of the earliest and most prominent figures was Mounir ibn Abdul Malik (629-692 CE), a prominent Arab general and military commander who played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests.
Another well-known bearer of the name was Mounir al-Azdī (740-810 CE), a renowned Arabic poet and literary figure who contributed to the development of Arabic literature during the Abbasid caliphate.
In the modern era, Mounir Murad (1919-1987) was a celebrated Egyptian actor and singer who gained widespread popularity for his roles in numerous films and musical performances.
Mounir Bashir (1934-1997) was a prominent Iraqi politician and diplomat who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and played a crucial role in the country's foreign affairs.
Mounir El Hamdaoui (born 1984) is a professional football player from Morocco who has represented his national team and played for various clubs in Europe, including Ajax Amsterdam and Málaga CF.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mounir. The name's enduring popularity and its connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic-speaking world have contributed to its lasting significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mounir over time
The chart below shows babies named Mounir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mounir, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mounir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mounir 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 | #4107 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4321 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3781 | 16 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2632 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Mounir
- 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
Mounir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mounir in the UK right now?
In 2023, Mounir was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mounir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Mounir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mounir?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "sublime" or "inspired by light".
How many people are called Mounir in the UK?
A total of 52 babies have been registered as Mounir across the 15 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.