Ghazal vs Muna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ghazal

Girl #4,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle; graceful antelope"

Origin: Arabic ghazal

Cultural Roots

Persian Arabic Urdu South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,221
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ghazi, Zal, Gaz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Muna

Girl #4,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"aspirations, heartfelt longings"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Somali Swahili Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,134
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ghazal Rank #4,221
Muna Rank #4,134

Muna is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4221 for Ghazal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ghazal ___

  • Ghazal Noor
  • Ghazal Layla
  • Ghazal Yasmin
  • Ghazal Sara
  • Ghazal Rima
  • Ghazal Lina

Muna ___

  • Muna Amira
  • Muna Fatima
  • Muna Leila
  • Muna Nour
  • Muna Sara
  • Muna Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ghazal

Layla Yasmin Rumi Shiraz Cyrus

If you choose Muna

Layla Nadia Dalia Sana Rania

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghazal or Muna more popular?

Muna is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Ghazal at #4221 in the United States.

What do Ghazal and Muna mean?

Ghazal means "gazelle; graceful antelope" (Arabic ghazal origin). Muna means "aspirations, heartfelt longings" (Arabic origin).

Are Ghazal and Muna boy or girl names?

Ghazal is primarily a girl name. Muna is primarily a girl name.

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