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UK girl's name

Romaisa

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "rose garden".

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.

Romaisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Romaisa 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 2016, with 17 births.

This profile covers 144 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1998 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 143 living people in the UK are called Romaisa. 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

  • Romaisa ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 17 girls were registered as Romaisa.
  • About 143 living people in the UK are estimated to have Romaisa 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

2016

17 births

Estimated living

143

2026

Meaning

What does Romaisa mean?

The name Romaisa originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in Islamic culture. It is a feminine name that gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa region during the medieval period.

The name Romaisa is derived from the Arabic word "romaysa," which means "a small lance" or "a spearhead." This connection to a weapon suggests that the name may have been associated with strength, courage, or warrior-like qualities in its early usage.

While the name does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among Arabic-speaking communities for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name Romaisa date back to the 11th and 12th centuries, when it was found in various historical records and chronicles from the region.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Romaisa was a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Andalusia (present-day Spain) during the 11th century. She was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her expertise in various fields of knowledge.

Another notable figure with the name Romaisa was a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from Persia. She made significant contributions to the advancement of these fields and was highly regarded among her peers.

In the 13th century, a woman named Romaisa was a prominent figure in the court of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. She was known for her political acumen and influential role in shaping the policies of the ruling dynasty.

During the 14th century, a Sufi mystic named Romaisa gained recognition for her spiritual teachings and her devotion to the path of enlightenment. Her writings and teachings were widely studied and respected within Sufi circles.

In the 16th century, a woman named Romaisa was a celebrated artist and calligrapher from Ottoman Turkey. Her intricate works of art and calligraphic pieces were highly sought after and adorned the walls of numerous palaces and mosques.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Romaisa, demonstrating its enduring presence and significance throughout various periods and regions of the Islamic world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Romaisa over time

The chart below shows babies named Romaisa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Romaisa, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Romaisa
0491317199820112024

Decades

Romaisa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Romaisa 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 #4186 24 5
2010s #2737 90 9
2000s #3397 27 5
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Romaisa: questions and answers

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

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

When was Romaisa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 17 babies registered as Romaisa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Romaisa?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "rose garden".

How many people are called Romaisa in the UK?

A total of 144 babies have been registered as Romaisa across the 20 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.