UK girl's name
Masuma
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "protected from sin.".
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.
Masuma is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Masuma popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 31 births.
This profile covers 300 England and Wales registrations across 22 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 10% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 298 living people in the UK are called Masuma. 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
- • Masuma ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 31 girls were registered as Masuma.
- • About 298 living people in the UK are estimated to have Masuma as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
31 births
Estimated living
298
2026
Meaning
What does Masuma mean?
The name Masuma is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "masoom," which means "innocent" or "protected from sin." The name gained popularity in the Islamic world during the early years of Islam, around the 7th century AD.
It is believed that the name Masuma was first recorded in historical texts and religious scriptures during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Ibn Ishaq, who lived in the 8th century AD.
In Islamic tradition, the name Masuma is often associated with the concept of purity and innocence. It is said that the name was given to some of the daughters and granddaughters of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as to other prominent women in early Islamic history.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Masuma was Fatima Masuma (born around 790 AD), the daughter of Imam Musa al-Kazim, the seventh Imam of the Shia Muslims. She is revered as a highly respected figure in Shia Islam and is buried in Qom, Iran, where her shrine has become a major pilgrimage site.
Another notable historical figure with the name Masuma was Masuma Begum (1590-1674), a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of numerous architectural landmarks in India.
In the 19th century, Masuma Sultan (1805-1828) was a prominent member of the Ottoman royal family and the daughter of Sultan Mahmud II. She is remembered for her philanthropic efforts and her support for educational institutions in the Ottoman Empire.
Masuma Faruqi (1887-1955) was an influential Indian writer and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was a member of the All India Muslim League and worked tirelessly for women's rights and social reforms.
Masuma Esmati Qaemmaqami (1905-1995) was an Iranian physician and academic who was one of the first women in Iran to receive a medical degree. She dedicated her life to improving healthcare services for women and children in her country.
These are just a few examples of the many notable historical figures who have borne the name Masuma. Throughout its long history, the name has been associated with innocence, purity, and the pursuit of knowledge and justice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Masuma over time
The chart below shows babies named Masuma 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 Masuma, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 31 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Masuma by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Masuma 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 | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4583 | 34 | 7 |
| 2000s | #1740 | 160 | 10 |
| 1990s | #868 | 103 | 4 |
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
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FAQ
Masuma: questions and answers
How popular is the name Masuma in the UK right now?
In 2024, Masuma was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Masuma most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 31 babies registered as Masuma in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Masuma?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "protected from sin.".
How many people are called Masuma in the UK?
A total of 300 babies have been registered as Masuma across the 22 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.