boy's name
Usamah
OO-sah-mah (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 257
Usamah is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Usamah is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 48 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Usamah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Usamah?
In 2022, Usamah was given to 4 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.
Where Usamah 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 Usamah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Usamah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Usamah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Usamah
- Arabic OO-sah-mah
Sibling Names for Usamah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Usamah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Usamah
How popular is the name Usamah?
In 2022, Usamah was given to 4 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 Usamah a girl's or a boy's name?
Usamah is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Usamah?
Usamah has 3 syllables.
When was Usamah most popular?
Usamah peaked in 2000, when 48 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.