UK girl's name
Omaima
A feminine Arabic name meaning "small beauty" or "delicate".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Omaima is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Omaima popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 6 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1998 to 2015. 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 28 living people in the UK are called Omaima. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Omaima ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 6 girls were registered as Omaima.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omaima as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
6 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Omaima mean?
The name Omaima is an Arabic feminine name that has its roots in the ancient Middle Eastern culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Umm," which means "mother," and is closely related to the name Umaimah.
The earliest recorded use of the name Omaima can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic golden age. It was a popular name among Arab women, particularly those who lived in the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant regions.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Omaima was Omaima bint An-Nu'man, who lived in the 7th century. She was a prominent Arab poet and is considered one of the most influential female poets of the Umayyad era.
Another notable figure in history with the name Omaima was Omaima bint Abi Al-Salt, a 9th-century Arab physician and scholar. She was renowned for her contributions to the fields of medicine and natural sciences, and her work was highly influential during the Islamic golden age.
In the 11th century, Omaima bint Abdallah Al-Wahidiyyah was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Baghdad. She was widely respected for her spiritual teachings and her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Omaima Al-Khamis was a Syrian actress and singer who lived in the 20th century (1919-1994). She was a prominent figure in the Arab entertainment industry and was known for her performances in both theater and film.
Omaima Aree is a contemporary Egyptian actress and television presenter. Born in 1970, she has had a successful career in the entertainment industry and has appeared in numerous television series and films.
Throughout history, the name Omaima has been associated with strong, influential women who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, medicine, religion, and the arts. Its enduring popularity reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic language and the importance placed on maternal figures in Middle Eastern societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omaima over time
The chart below shows babies named Omaima registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Omaima, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omaima by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omaima 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 | #5752 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4783 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3146 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Omaima
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- Orla 10,799
- Olive 6,815
- Ophelia 4,939
- Ottilie 4,407
- Oliwia 2,608
- Ocean 1,811
- Orlaith 1,357
- Olivia-Rose 1,250
- Octavia 1,243
- Olivia-Grace 618
- Orlagh 608
FAQ
Omaima: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omaima in the UK right now?
In 2015, Omaima was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Omaima most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 6 babies registered as Omaima in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omaima?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "small beauty" or "delicate".
How many people are called Omaima in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Omaima across the 8 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.