Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Muna
GirlArabic· “wishes, desires”
- Meaning
- wishes, desires
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- MOO-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,436
- US babies 2025
- 45
- Best rank
- #3,154 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Muna
Muna is an Arabic name that means “wishes, desires”.
Muna is an Arabic name meaning wishes or desires, the plural of munya, a wish. It is used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities elsewhere, and in Arabic it carries a gentle, hopeful sense. It is said MOO-nuh, with a short second syllable. The single n and final a give it a simple form that is easy to spell in English. Related names include Amani, which also means wishes or aspirations, and Munira, which comes from a different root meaning luminous. Muna is sometimes written Mona in transliteration, but Mona is also an unrelated Irish and English name, so the u spelling keeps the Arabic source clear.
Popularity over time
Muna first appears in US Social Security records in 1968. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #3,154 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 51 babies. In 2025, 45 babies were named Muna, and it ranked #3,436 nationally. That is 25% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #7,192 in 1980, #4,495 in 2000, #4,088 in 2010, and #3,436 in 2025. Of the 1,303 US girls named Muna since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 340 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rosaleen, Amada, Rosabelle, Aurielle, and Atara.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Muna ranked highest in New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #2316 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Muna is usually pronounced MOO-nuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with M and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Muna
A few middle names that flow with Muna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Muna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muna mean?
Muna is an Arabic name that means “wishes, desires”.
What is the origin of the name Muna?
Muna has Arabic roots. Muna is an Arabic name meaning wishes or desires, the plural of munya, a wish.
Is Muna a popular name?
Not especially. Muna ranked #3,436 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Muna a boy or girl name?
Muna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Muna?
Muna is usually pronounced MOO-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings