UK girl's name
Yomna
A feminine Arabic name meaning "bestowed from God" or "heavenly gift".
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.
Yomna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yomna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Yomna. 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
- • Yomna ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 girls were registered as Yomna.
- • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yomna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
40
2026
Meaning
What does Yomna mean?
The name Yomna has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "yumn," which means "good omen" or "blessing." The name is relatively modern and does not have a long historical lineage like some other Arabic names.
While the name may not have appeared in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained popularity in the Middle East and among Arabic communities around the world in recent centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Yomna was Yomna Al-Eid, an Egyptian actress born in 1932. She appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career and was considered a pioneering figure in Egyptian cinema.
Another prominent individual named Yomna was Yomna Shaban, an Egyptian singer and actress born in 1947. She was known for her powerful vocals and starred in several successful musicals and plays in the 1970s and 1980s.
In the field of literature, Yomna El-Sayed is an acclaimed Egyptian writer and novelist. Born in 1962, she has published several critically acclaimed works exploring themes of identity, culture, and women's experiences in the Arab world.
Moving to the world of sports, Yomna Khallaf is a professional squash player from Egypt. Born in 1993, she has won several tournaments and represented her country in international competitions, achieving a career-high ranking of world No. 16 in 2022.
Finally, Yomna Nabil is a contemporary Egyptian actress and model. Born in 1994, she has appeared in numerous television series and films, gaining recognition for her versatile performances and on-screen presence.
While these are just a few examples, the name Yomna has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yomna over time
The chart below shows babies named Yomna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Yomna, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yomna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yomna 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 | #5268 | 17 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5122 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4461 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Yomna
- Yasmin 10,052
- Yusra 2,725
- Yasmine 2,474
- Yara 1,487
- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yomna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yomna in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yomna was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yomna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Yomna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yomna?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "bestowed from God" or "heavenly gift".
How many people are called Yomna in the UK?
A total of 40 babies have been registered as Yomna across the 11 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.