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UK boy's name

Osamah

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "young lion".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Osamah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Osamah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2220, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 6 births.

This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1998 to 2001. 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Osamah. 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 2002 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Osamah ranked #2220 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2000, when 6 boys were registered as Osamah.
  • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Osamah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2220

2001

Births in 2001

5

Latest year

Peak year

2000

6 births

Estimated living

20

2026

Meaning

What does Osamah mean?

The given name Osamah originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "samah," which means "lofty" or "sublime." The name Osamah is believed to have been popularized during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, although its exact origins are unclear.

One of the earliest and most famous historical figures to bear the name Osamah was Osamah ibn Zayd (c. 612-674 CE), a companion of the prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader. He is remembered for leading a significant military expedition against the Byzantine Empire in the year 635 CE.

Another notable figure was Osamah ibn Munqidh (1095-1188 CE), a Syrian poet, author, and warrior who wrote an autobiographical work titled "Kitab al-I'tibar" (Book of Learning by Example), which provided valuable insights into the life and culture of the Crusades era.

In the field of science and mathematics, Osamah ibn Munqidh al-Kindi (c. 801-873 CE) was an influential Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of optics, medicine, and philosophy.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, Osamah ibn Nasr al-Nami (c. 815-900 CE) was a renowned Arabic poet and literary figure who wrote extensively on themes of love, nature, and society.

More recently, Osamah Ghanim (1919-1982) was an Egyptian writer, journalist, and political activist who played a prominent role in the Arab nationalist movement and the struggle for Palestinian rights.

It is important to note that while the name Osamah has a rich historical legacy, its modern usage and associations may have been influenced by more recent events and individuals. However, this detailed report focuses solely on the historical origins and notable bearers of the first name Osamah throughout various eras and regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Osamah over time

The chart below shows babies named Osamah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2001. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Osamah, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2001, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Osamah
02356199819992001

Decades

Osamah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Osamah 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
2000s #2055 11 2
1990s #2250 9 2

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FAQ

Osamah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Osamah in the UK right now?

In 2001, Osamah was ranked #2220 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Osamah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2000, with 6 babies registered as Osamah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Osamah?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "young lion".

How many people are called Osamah in the UK?

A total of 20 babies have been registered as Osamah across the 4 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.