Mumtaz
Every Mumtaz since 1999 — 311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mumtaz
Mumtaz is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,197 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 311 American babies have been named Mumtaz. Its peak came in 2016, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mumtaz stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mumtaz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,197 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,833 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,589 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,425 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,530 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,252 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,941 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,942 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,620 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,559 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,644 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,929 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,938 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,009 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,006 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,099 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,756 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,302 |
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| 2003 | 5 | #17,544 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,290 |
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Famous people named Mumtaz
- Mumtaz Mahal Companion · 1593–1631
- Mumtaz Actor · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mumtaz in 2025?
Mumtaz ranked #8,197 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mumtaz?
311 babies have been named Mumtaz in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mumtaz most popular?
Mumtaz peaked in 2016, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Mumtaz a boy or girl name?
Mumtaz is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mumtaz rising or falling?
Mumtaz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mumtaz?
Well-known people named Mumtaz include Mumtaz Mahal (companion), Mumtaz (actor).