Will my child share the name Umaimah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Umaimah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Umaimah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Umaimah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Umaimah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 431 places over the last five years to #3016 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Umaimah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Umaimah 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 Umaimah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3016

Umaimah

Umaimah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3016 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Umaimah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3016

About the Name Umaimah

Umaimah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 431 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1184 in 2017 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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