Monir

Monir is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Enlightening.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 1998.

Monir at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Enlightening”

About the name Monir

Monir belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Enlightening” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Monir first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #10026 in 1996, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Monir in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#10026 in 1996
Peak year
1996
Total since 1880
5

Monir in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2901 in 1998
Babies named Monir in 1998
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Monir mean?

Monir means “Enlightening” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Monir a boy or girl name?

Monir is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 1998.

What origin is the name Monir?

Monir comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Monir?

Monir first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #10026 in 1996, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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