At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- #14,942 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #9,612 in 2013
- First recorded
- 1997
Meaning of Humna
Humna steps onto the stage like a gentle dawn unfolding over the dunes—a feminine treasure from the Arabic world whose soft HOOM-nah (/ˈhuːmnə/) carries centuries of whispered blessings. Rooted in meanings of protection and joy, it feels like an abrazo, wrapping a child’s heart in beloved safeness. In the United States, Humna shines as a rare jewel—just six little girls bore the name in 2023 (ranked 952nd), with its presence hovering in the mid-900s across recent years. That quiet constancy is part of its magic: Humna doesn’t clamor for attention in a crowded playground, but glows with the understated confidence of a single lantern lighting the night. And because it dances on just two syllables, even the sleepiest new parents can pronounce it right after midnight feeds. For families seeking a name that blends rich heritage with poetic grace, Humna is a whispered promise of warmth, a story unfolding with every breath.
How to pronounce Humna
Arabic
- Pronounced HOOM-nah /ˈhuːmnə/
Popularity of Humna in the U.S.
Humna was the #14,942 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,612 in 2013. It first appears in the records in 1997.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1997–2025 16 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 14,942 | back (not recorded in 2024) |
| 2023 | 6 | 13,462 | ▼ 2,231 |
| 2022 | 8 | 11,231 | ▼ 85 |
| 2021 | 8 | 11,146 | back (not recorded in 2020) |
| 2019 | 5 | 15,539 | ▼ 1,746 |
| 2018 | 6 | 13,793 | back (not recorded in 2016–2017) |
| 2015 | 7 | 13,006 | back (not recorded in 2014) |
| 2013 | 11 | 9,612 | back (not recorded in 2012) |
| 2011 | 7 | 13,347 | ▼ 1,071 |
| 2010 | 8 | 12,276 | back (not recorded in 2007–2009) |
| 2006 | 5 | 17,168 | ▼ 2,666 |
| 2005 | 6 | 14,502 | ▼ 2,878 |
| 2004 | 8 | 11,624 | back (not recorded in 2001–2003) |
| 2000 | 5 | 15,031 | ▼ 620 |
| 1999 | 5 | 14,411 | back (not recorded in 1998) |
| 1997 | 6 | 12,070 | new |