Will my child share the name Usama with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Usama per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Usama in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Usama becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Usama is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1492 places over the last five years to #3255 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Usama a good choice for a distinctive name?

Usama 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 Usama a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Usama

Usama is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Usama in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

About the Name Usama

Usama is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1492 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #445 in 2000 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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