Umaira
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "long-lived" or "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Umaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Umaira today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Umaira births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Umaira. 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 Umaira with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Umaira. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,449
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Umaira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Umaira from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Umaira 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 Umaira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Umaira
The name Umaira has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "amir", which means "commander" or "leader". This name finds its roots in the Arab culture and can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Arab Empire.
In the Arabic tradition, the name Umaira was often given to girls with the hope that they would grow up to be strong, confident, and influential leaders. It was believed that the name would instill these qualities in the child and guide them towards a life of leadership and authority.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Umaira can be found in the historical accounts of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled over a vast empire stretching from Spain to Central Asia between 661 and 750 CE. During this period, several influential women bore the name Umaira, including Umaira bint Abd al-Rahman, a respected scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century.
Throughout history, the name Umaira has been associated with various notable figures. One such figure was Umaira al-Hamdaniya, a 10th-century Arab poet and philosopher from modern-day Iraq. Her works were widely celebrated for their depth and insight, and she was renowned for her mastery of the Arabic language.
Another prominent individual with the name Umaira was Umaira al-Atrash (1804-1899), a Syrian leader and military commander who played a crucial role in the struggle against Ottoman rule in the Levant region during the 19th century.
In the realm of literature, Umaira al-Khayat (1885-1954) was a renowned Egyptian writer and feminist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. Her novels and essays were instrumental in raising awareness about the challenges faced by women in Arab society at the time.
Lastly, Umaira Ahmed (1945-2020) was a Pakistani politician and activist who dedicated her life to promoting education and empowering women in her country. She served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and was widely respected for her advocacy work.
While the name Umaira has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended borders and been embraced by communities around the world, serving as a reminder of the rich tapestry of human diversity and the enduring power of names to carry cultural significance and historical resonance.
People
Umaira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Umaira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Umaira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Umaira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Umaira 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Umaira a common name?
We classify Umaira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Umaira most popular?
The single biggest year for Umaira was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Umaira is about 7 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 Umaira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Umaira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Umaira 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 Umaira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Umaira 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 Umaira 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 share the name Umaira?
Want to know how many people share the name Umaira? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.