UK girl's name
Amima
A feminine Arabic name meaning "safeguarded" or "protected".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amima is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amima popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3151, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 13 births.
This profile covers 89 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 54% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 89 living people in the UK are called Amima. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amima ranked #3151 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 13 girls were registered as Amima.
- • About 89 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amima as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3151
2019
Births in 2019
7
Latest year
Peak year
2016
13 births
Estimated living
89
2026
Meaning
What does Amima mean?
The name Amima is believed to have its origins in Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic root word "امن" (aman), meaning "security" or "safety." The name is often interpreted as "the one who provides safety" or "the protector."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amima can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Ibn Arabi, who lived in the 12th-13th century. In his work, "The Meccan Revelations," he mentions a woman named Amima, although details about her life are scarce.
In the realm of Islamic history, there are a few notable figures who bore the name Amima. One such figure is Amima bint Wahb, who lived in the 7th century and was a companion of Prophet Muhammad. She is known for narrating several Hadith (prophetic traditions) and is regarded as a pious and knowledgeable woman in early Islamic history.
Another prominent figure with the name Amima is Amima bint Abi al-Ala, a renowned poet and scholar from the 9th century. She was born in Baghdad and was highly respected for her literary talents and expertise in Arabic language and literature.
In the realm of literature, the name Amima appears in the classic Arabic novel "The Book of One Thousand and One Nights," where Amima is the name of a character mentioned in one of the stories.
Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals who carried the name Amima, although their impact and fame may have been more localized or regional. For example, Amima al-Andalusi was a poet and scholar from 11th century Andalusia (modern-day Spain and Portugal), renowned for her contributions to Arabic literature.
Additionally, Amima al-Fikriya was a prominent female scholar and theologian from 13th century Baghdad, known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings in the field of Fiqh (Islamic law).
These are just a few examples of the rich history and significance associated with the name Amima across different eras and regions of the Islamic world and Arabic-speaking cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amima over time
The chart below shows babies named Amima registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amima, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2019, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amima by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amima was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #2925 | 83 | 10 |
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Amima
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amima: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amima in the UK right now?
In 2019, Amima was ranked #3151 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Amima most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 13 babies registered as Amima in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amima?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "safeguarded" or "protected".
How many people are called Amima in the UK?
A total of 89 babies have been registered as Amima across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.