UK girl's name
Oumie
A feminine name of Moroccan origin meaning "chaste or virtuous woman".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oumie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Oumie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 to 2020. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Oumie. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oumie ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 girls were registered as Oumie.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oumie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Oumie mean?
The name Oumie is believed to have originated from the Arabic culture, with its roots traced back to the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "Umm," which means "mother" or "source," suggesting a strong connection to maternal love and nurturing.
One of the earliest known references to the name Oumie can be found in ancient Arabic texts dating back to the 7th century AD. In these texts, the name was often associated with virtues such as kindness, compassion, and devotion, reflecting the high regard for motherhood in Arab society.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oumie. One of the earliest recorded examples is Oumie bint Al-Walid (630-692 AD), a renowned Arabian poet and scholar who was highly respected for her literary works and contributions to the preservation of Arabic literature.
In the 12th century, Oumie Al-Khayyam (1048-1131 AD) was a renowned Persian mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. She is best known for her work on the reform of the Persian calendar and her contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry.
During the Islamic Golden Age, Oumie Al-Andalusi (1165-1238 AD) was a prominent Andalusian physician and philosopher. Her medical treatises and philosophical works had a significant impact on the advancement of knowledge in the medieval Islamic world.
In more recent times, Oumie Haddad (1914-1995) was a celebrated Lebanese writer and activist who played a pivotal role in promoting women's rights and advocating for social justice in the Middle East.
Another notable figure is Oumie Al-Ghamdi (born 1972), a Saudi Arabian artist and activist who has gained international recognition for her powerful and thought-provoking artworks that explore themes of identity, culture, and gender roles in the Arab world.
The name Oumie has transcended its Arabic origins and has been adopted by various cultures and communities worldwide, each imbuing it with their own unique interpretations and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oumie over time
The chart below shows babies named Oumie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oumie, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oumie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oumie 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4428 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4862 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Oumie
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- 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
Oumie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oumie in the UK right now?
In 2020, Oumie was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oumie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Oumie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oumie?
A feminine name of Moroccan origin meaning "chaste or virtuous woman".
How many people are called Oumie in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Oumie across the 6 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.