UK girl's name
Nayma
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "restful" or "peaceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nayma is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nayma popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2010. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Nayma. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nayma ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Nayma.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nayma as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Nayma mean?
The name Nayma is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "na'am" which means "bliss" or "contentment". It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, when Arabic culture and language flourished across the region.
Nayma was a popular name among Arab communities, particularly in regions like the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa. It is thought to have been used as a way to express the hope for a child to have a peaceful and content life, reflecting the positive connotations of the name's meaning.
In Islamic tradition, the name Nayma is not directly referenced in religious scriptures or texts. However, its meaning aligns with the values of peace, tranquility, and gratitude that are emphasized in the Quran and Islamic teachings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nayma can be found in historical records from the 9th century CE, where it was mentioned as the name of a woman from the city of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. This suggests that the name was in use among Arabic-speaking communities at least as early as the medieval period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nayma. One example is Nayma al-Karmali (1862-1952), a Palestinian poet and writer who is recognized as one of the pioneers of modern Arabic literature. Another notable figure is Nayma Mikhail (1889-1988), an Egyptian novelist and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary scene of her time.
Nayma Agha (1866-1924) was a renowned Egyptian dancer and actress during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her performances in the courts of the Ottoman Empire and across the Middle East. Nayma Mikhail (1856-1919) was an influential Lebanese journalist and activist, who played a pivotal role in the women's rights movement in the region.
Additionally, Nayma Al-Ghazzawi (1929-2006) was a prominent Syrian novelist and short story writer, celebrated for her powerful narratives that explored the complexities of everyday life in the Arab world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nayma over time
The chart below shows babies named Nayma registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nayma, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nayma by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nayma 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 | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
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- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
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FAQ
Nayma: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nayma in the UK right now?
In 2010, Nayma was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nayma most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Nayma in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nayma?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "restful" or "peaceful".
How many people are called Nayma in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Nayma across the 2 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.