Will my child share the name Umamah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Umamah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Umamah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Umamah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Umamah is rising: up 3,487 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,628 in 2014.

Is Umamah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Umamah 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 Umamah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Umamah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Umamah in their class.

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About the Name Umamah

Umamah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 2477 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1628 in 2014 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

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