girl's name
Wasima
wah-SEE-mah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 40
Wasima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 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 2004, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Wasima 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 | 7 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Wasima?
In 2024, Wasima 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 Wasima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wasima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wasima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wasima
- Arabic wah-SEE-mah
Sibling Names for Wasima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wasima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wasima
How popular is the name Wasima?
In 2024, Wasima 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 Wasima a girl's or a boy's name?
Wasima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wasima?
Wasima has 3 syllables.
When was Wasima most popular?
Wasima peaked in 2004, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.