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UK boy's name

Munib

An Arabic name meaning "elevated" or "honored".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Munib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Munib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 8 births.

This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2001 to 2021. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Munib. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Munib ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 8 boys were registered as Munib.
  • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Munib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3990

2021

Births in 2021

4

Latest year

Peak year

2006

8 births

Estimated living

36

2026

Meaning

What does Munib mean?

The name Munib has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle Ages in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic root word "nawb," which means "to take turns" or "to alternate." Historically, the name was associated with individuals who were alternates or substitutes in various roles or positions.

Munib first appeared in historical records and literature during the Abbasid Caliphate, a prominent Islamic dynasty that ruled from 750 to 1258 CE. It was not an uncommon name among scholars, poets, and government officials during this era. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Munib was Al-Munib al-Kindi, a renowned Arabic philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE.

In the realm of Islamic literature, the name Munib is mentioned in several famous works, including the "Mu'allaqat," a collection of pre-Islamic Arabic poetry. This suggests that the name had been in use even before the advent of Islam in the 7th century CE.

As Islam spread across various regions, the name Munib gained popularity among Muslims in different parts of the world. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Munib al-Husayni, a Palestinian Arab nationalist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1888 and died in 1948.

Another prominent individual with the name Munib was Munib Masri, a Palestinian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1910 to 1994. He was known for his contributions to economic development and charitable initiatives in the Middle East.

In the field of literature, Munib al-Razzaz was a celebrated Syrian novelist and playwright who lived from 1918 to 1971. His works explored themes of social justice and the complexities of Arab society.

Munib Younan, born in 1950, is a prominent religious figure who served as the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land from 1998 to 2017.

While the name Munib has its roots in the Arabic language, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and communities around the world, particularly among those influenced by Islamic traditions and the Arabic language.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Munib over time

The chart below shows babies named Munib registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Munib, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Munib
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Decades

Munib by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Munib 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 #3990 4 1
2010s #4314 7 2
2000s #3126 25 5

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FAQ

Munib: questions and answers

How popular is the name Munib in the UK right now?

In 2021, Munib was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Munib most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 8 babies registered as Munib in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Munib?

An Arabic name meaning "elevated" or "honored".

How many people are called Munib in the UK?

A total of 36 babies have been registered as Munib across the 8 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.