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UK girl's name

Rimsha

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "having beautiful eyelashes".

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.

Rimsha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rimsha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 38 births.

This profile covers 326 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 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 13% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 324 living people in the UK are called Rimsha. 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

  • Rimsha ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 38 girls were registered as Rimsha.
  • About 324 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rimsha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2001

38 births

Estimated living

324

2026

Meaning

What does Rimsha mean?

The name Rimsha has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic root word "rims," which means "gazelle" or "antelope." The name is thought to have been inspired by the graceful and swift movements of these elegant animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rimsha can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled over a vast empire spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula between the 7th and 8th centuries AD. During this period, the name was often associated with noble and influential families.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rimsha. One of the most renowned was Rimsha al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 10th century AD. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and profound insights into the human condition.

Another prominent figure was Rimsha bint Abi Bakr, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the daughter of Abu Bakr, the first Caliph of the Muslim world. She played a significant role in the early days of Islam and is revered for her piety and devotion.

In the 12th century, Rimsha al-Hakim was a celebrated physician and philosopher who contributed greatly to the field of medicine. Her treatises on medical practices and philosophy were highly influential and widely circulated throughout the Middle East and beyond.

During the Ottoman Empire, Rimsha Pasha was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political adviser to the Sultan, in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his strategic acumen and diplomatic skills.

Rimsha al-Mansur, an influential poet and writer from 9th century Baghdad, was another notable figure who carried this name. Her literary works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human experience.

These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Rimsha, a name that has endured across centuries and cultures, carrying with it a rich tapestry of meaning and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Rimsha over time

The chart below shows babies named Rimsha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Rimsha, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 38 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Rimsha
010192938199620102024

Decades

Rimsha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rimsha 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 #4843 8 2
2010s #4179 56 9
2000s #1331 202 10
1990s #1507 60 4

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FAQ

Rimsha: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Rimsha was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Rimsha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 38 babies registered as Rimsha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rimsha?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "having beautiful eyelashes".

How many people are called Rimsha in the UK?

A total of 326 babies have been registered as Rimsha across the 25 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.