Umaima
A feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "prosperity" or "good fortune".
Name Census estimates that about 94 living Americans carry the first name Umaima. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Umaima today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Umaima births was 2019 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Umaima. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Umaima with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Umaima. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
94
~ 1 in 3,646,323 Americans
Peak year
2019
13 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,093
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Umaima: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Umaima from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 72 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Umaima by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Umaima during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Umaimas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Umaima
The name Umaima has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "umm," meaning "mother," and the word "imam," meaning "leader" or "guide." The name can be translated to mean "a guiding mother" or "a mother who leads."
In the Islamic tradition, the name Umaima is associated with the revered figure of Umm Sulaym, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected figure in early Islamic history. She was known for her wisdom, devotion, and kindness, and her name, Umm Sulaym, means "the mother of Sulaym," referring to her son.
The earliest recorded use of the name Umaima dates back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the early Muslim community in the Arabian Peninsula. It was a popular name among Arab families, particularly those with strong religious and cultural ties.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Umaima. One of the most famous was Umaima bint Abi al-Salt, a renowned scholar and poet from the 8th century CE. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Arabic literature and her contributions to the development of the Arabic language.
Another significant figure was Umaima bint Abdulaziz, a princess of the Umayyad Caliphate, who lived in the 8th century CE. She was known for her intelligence, piety, and philanthropic endeavors, and her legacy has been celebrated in various historical accounts.
In the 12th century CE, Umaima bint al-Mutahhar al-Zaidi was a prominent female scholar and poet from Yemen. She was renowned for her mastery of Arabic literature and her influential works in poetry and prose.
In the 19th century, Umaima al-Tahtawi was an Egyptian writer and activist who played a significant role in promoting women's education and advocating for social reforms in Egypt.
Another notable figure was Umaima Abdulrahim, a Palestinian poet and activist who lived in the 20th century. She was known for her powerful poetry that addressed themes of resistance, freedom, and Palestinian nationalism.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Umaima throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this name.
People
Umaima + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Umaima as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Umaima: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Umaima?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 94 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Umaima going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,646,323 US residents.
Is Umaima a common name?
We classify Umaima as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 95 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Umaima most popular?
The single biggest year for Umaima was 2019, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Umaima is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Umaima in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Umaima a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Umaima in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Umaima still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Umaima in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Umaima can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Umaima?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.