girl's name
Saimah
SY-muh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 148
Saimah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2001, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Saimah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 13 |
How Popular Is Saimah?
In 2019, Saimah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Saimah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saimah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saimah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Saimah
- Pronunciation SY-muh
Sibling Names for Saimah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saimah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saimah
How popular is the name Saimah?
In 2019, Saimah was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Saimah a girl's or a boy's name?
Saimah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Saimah?
Saimah has 2 syllables.
When was Saimah most popular?
Saimah peaked in 2001, when 16 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.