girl's name
Umayma
oo-MAY-mah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 211
Umayma is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 58,551 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Umayma Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How Popular Is Umayma?
In 2025, Umayma was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Umayma Is Used
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 Umayma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Umayma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Umayma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Umayma
- Arabic oo-MAY-mah
Sibling Names for Umayma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Umayma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Umayma
How popular is the name Umayma?
In 2025, Umayma was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Umayma a girl's or a boy's name?
Umayma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Umayma?
Umayma has 3 syllables.
When was Umayma most popular?
Umayma peaked in 2009, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Umayma a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Umayma currently ranks #2,931 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.