Mumtaz
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Pearl, child of light
Origin: English (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #8197 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Muaz, meaning pearl, child of light.
Similar names: murtaza, muaaz, muaz
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Mumtaz? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Mumtaz, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mumtaz
What does the name Mumtaz mean?
Mumtaz means “Pearl, child of light” from English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Mumtaz?
Mumtaz has English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Pearl, child of light”.
How popular is Mumtaz?
Mumtaz ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Mumtaz most popular?
Mumtaz peaked in 2016 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Mumtaz a boy or girl name?
Mumtaz is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Mumtazs in registered births are female.
Is the name Mumtaz rising or falling in popularity?
Mumtaz has fallen 1634 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6251 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Mumtaz been recorded?
Mumtaz appears in birth records across 21 years — from 1999 through 2025.