UK girl's name
Masooma
An Arabic feminine name meaning "the sinless one" or "the infallible".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Masooma is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Masooma popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 11 births.
This profile covers 138 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 137 living people in the UK are called Masooma. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Masooma ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 11 girls were registered as Masooma.
- • About 137 living people in the UK are estimated to have Masooma as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2001
11 births
Estimated living
137
2026
Meaning
What does Masooma mean?
The name Masooma is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root word "Ma'soom," which means "innocent" or "sinless." It has its origins in the Islamic faith and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE.
The name Masooma holds significant religious and historical significance, particularly in Shia Islam. It is associated with the revered figure of Fatimah al-Ma'sumah, the daughter of the seventh Imam, Musa al-Kadhim, and sister of the eighth Imam, Ali al-Rida. Fatimah al-Ma'sumah lived in the early 9th century and is highly respected for her piety and devotion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Masooma can be found in the historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate, where Fatimah al-Ma'sumah's tomb in Qom, Iran, became an important pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims. Her shrine, known as the Fatima Masumeh Shrine, is a significant religious and architectural landmark in Qom.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Masooma. For example, Masooma Muzaffar Ali (1922-2018) was an Indian-American author, artist, and activist known for her contributions to interfaith dialogue and promoting women's rights. Another prominent figure was Masooma Mufti (1939-2008), a Pakistani-American educator and philanthropist who founded the Mufti Sisters' Schools in Pakistan.
In the literary realm, Masooma Akhtar (1919-1994) was a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan, recognized for her poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and social issues. Additionally, Masooma Fatima (born 1981) is a contemporary Pakistani author and screenwriter known for her novels and screenplays addressing women's empowerment and societal issues.
Masooma Merali (born 1969) is a British physician and humanitarian who co-founded the charity Ummah Welfare Trust, providing aid and support to communities affected by poverty and conflict. Her contributions to global humanitarian efforts have been widely recognized.
While these are a few notable examples, the name Masooma has been used throughout history by individuals from various walks of life, carrying the essence of innocence and purity associated with its meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Masooma over time
The chart below shows babies named Masooma registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Masooma, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Masooma by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Masooma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4187 | 21 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4154 | 55 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3255 | 48 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3570 | 14 | 4 |
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- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Masooma: questions and answers
How popular is the name Masooma in the UK right now?
In 2024, Masooma was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Masooma most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 11 babies registered as Masooma in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Masooma?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "the sinless one" or "the infallible".
How many people are called Masooma in the UK?
A total of 138 babies have been registered as Masooma across the 26 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.