UK name, mostly girls
Maysam
A feminine Arabic name meaning "beauty, attractive".
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.
Maysam is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Maysam 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 2023, with 6 births.
This profile covers 58 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2008 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 58 living people in the UK are called Maysam. 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
- • Maysam ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 girls were registered as Maysam.
- • About 58 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maysam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 95.1% of Maysam registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
6 births
Estimated living
58
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Maysam
In England and Wales birth records, Maysam has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 4.9% of registrations are for boys and 95.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Maysam registered for boys
- Ranked #4,608 in 2020
- 3 boys registered in 2020
- Peak: 2020 (3 births)
Maysam registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Maysam mean?
The name Maysam has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word 'samaa', which means 'loftiness' or 'highness'. The name is thought to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, where Arabic was widely spoken and the Islamic faith was spreading.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maysam can be found in the works of renowned Arabic poets and scholars from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These literary works often mentioned individuals bearing the name, suggesting its usage during the golden age of Islamic civilization.
In terms of historical references, the name Maysam is not explicitly mentioned in religious scriptures or ancient texts. However, its linguistic roots in Arabic and its association with concepts of loftiness and nobility align with the values and principles emphasized in Islamic teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Maysam. One of the earliest known individuals was Maysam al-Kindi, a 9th-century Arab philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and philosophy. Another prominent figure was Maysam al-Baghdadi, a 10th-century Arab scholar and linguist who authored several works on Arabic grammar and rhetoric.
In the literary realm, Maysam al-Hamdani was a renowned 11th-century Arab poet and writer, known for his elegant verses and prose compositions. During the 12th century, Maysam al-Dimashqi was a celebrated Arab physician and philosopher who made notable contributions to the field of medicine.
More recently, Maysam al-Fadhli was a Kuwaiti writer and poet who lived in the 20th century, renowned for his acclaimed works that explored themes of love, nationalism, and social issues.
While these are just a few examples, the name Maysam has been carried by numerous individuals throughout the ages, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Arabic and Islamic culture and heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maysam over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Maysam in England and Wales, from 2008 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 Maysam, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maysam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maysam 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 | #4904 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4614 | 34 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4741 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Maysam
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maysam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maysam in the UK right now?
In 2024, Maysam was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Maysam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Maysam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maysam?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "beauty, attractive".
How many people are called Maysam in the UK?
A total of 58 babies have been registered as Maysam across the 14 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.