Umaiza
An Arabic feminine name meaning "little mistress" or "princess".
Name Census estimates that about 255 living Americans carry the first name Umaiza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Umaiza today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Umaiza births was 2022 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Umaiza. 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.
People living today
255
~ 1 in 1,344,135 Americans
Peak year
2022
33 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,366
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Umaiza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Umaiza 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 131 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Umaiza remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Umaiza 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 Umaiza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Umaizas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Umaiza
The name Umaiza is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among Muslim communities.
One possible derivation of the name Umaiza is from the Arabic word 'umair,' which means 'long-lived' or 'prosperous.' This suggests that the name carries connotations of longevity, good fortune, and prosperity for the bearer.
Another theory suggests that Umaiza is a variant of the Arabic name Amirah, meaning 'princess' or 'female ruler.' This interpretation aligns with the name's regal and feminine qualities.
While no definitive historical references to the name Umaiza have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Arabic roots and modern usage indicate a connection to the cultural and linguistic traditions of the region.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Umaiza can be traced back to the late 20th century, coinciding with its rising popularity in various parts of the world with significant Muslim populations.
Notable individuals who have borne the name Umaiza include Umaiza Bhutta, a Pakistani actress and model born in 1986. Umaiza Khan is a renowned Pakistani singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the Sufi music genre.
Umaiza Marvi is a Pakistani politician and social activist who has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. She was born in 1975 and has been an advocate for women's rights and empowerment.
Umaiza Attique is a Pakistani-American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. She was born in 1984 and has garnered recognition for her work in both Pakistani and American entertainment industries.
Umaiza Arshad is a Pakistani cricketer who has represented the national women's cricket team. Born in 1992, she is an all-rounder known for her batting and bowling skills.
People
Umaiza + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Umaiza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Umaiza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 255 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Umaiza 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 1,344,135 US residents.
Is Umaiza a common name?
We classify Umaiza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 257 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Umaiza most popular?
The single biggest year for Umaiza was 2022, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Umaiza is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Umaiza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Umaiza 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.
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.