Saimah is a distinctive choice, ranked #5591 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Saimah in their class.
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UK Rank 2019
#5591
About the Name Saimah
Saimah is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 35 places over five years. Its high point was #1238 in 2001, and it now sits at #5591. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Saimah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Saimah
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Saimah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Saimah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Saimah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 35 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1238 in 2001. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Saimah 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.
Saimah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Saimahs in the wild.
3
UK babies named Saimah (2019)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 35 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Saimah
Likely around 1 other Saimah in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2019)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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