Maman Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAH-mahn //ˈmɑː.mɑːn//
Origin: Arabic; Persian; Hebrew
Meaning: mother (Arabic); beloved (Persian); teacher (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, 'Maman' is often used as an affectionate term for mother, reflecting the importance of maternal figures in family structures. In Persian culture, it conveys a sense of beloved or cherished, often used in familial contexts.
In Hebrew, it can denote a teacher, emphasizing the role of guidance and education in community life.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maman was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Maman has ranked as high as #20040 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Maman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maman is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maman was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maman.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Maman
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