Will my child share the name Rumaysa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 74 UK babies named Rumaysa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rumaysa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rumaysa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rumaysa is at its highest recorded position — #538 in 2025, with 74 births. In 2020 it ranked #578.

Is Rumaysa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Rumaysa 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 Rumaysa a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Rumaysa is a distinctive choice, ranked #538 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Rumaysa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Rumaysa

Rumaysa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 158 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #578 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Rumaysa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Rumaysa in their class.