Will my child share the name Umaymah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 29 UK babies named Umaymah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Umaymah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Umaymah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Umaymah is rising: up 219 places since 2020, to #1,133 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,019 in 2008.

Is Umaymah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Umaymah 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 Umaymah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Umaymah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Umaymah in their class.

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About the Name Umaymah

Umaymah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 189 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1019 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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