Will my child share the name Naimah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Naimah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Naimah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Naimah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Naimah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1300 places over the last five years to #4193 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Naimah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Naimah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Naimah a popular baby name in the United States?

Naimah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4193

Naimah

Naimah is a distinctive choice, ranked #4193 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Naimah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4193

About the Name Naimah

Naimah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1300 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1056 in 2003 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Naimah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.