UK girl's name
Rumaisa
A feminine Arabic name meaning "explorer, adventurer, or seeker of truth".
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.
Rumaisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rumaisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #751, with 50 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 58 births.
This profile covers 711 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 711 living people in the UK are called Rumaisa. 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
- • Rumaisa ranked #751 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 50 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 58 girls were registered as Rumaisa.
- • Rumaisa ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #760 in 2022.
- • About 711 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rumaisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#751
2024
Births in 2024
50
Latest year
Peak year
2020
58 births
Estimated living
711
2026
Meaning
What does Rumaisa mean?
The name Rumaisa is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "ramas," which means "ashes" or "embers." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rumaisa can be found in the ancient Arabic poetry and literature. It was often used as a symbolic representation of beauty, resilience, and the ability to rise from adversity, much like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
In the 9th century, a renowned female poet named Rumaisa bint al-Shammas gained fame for her eloquent verses and contributions to the literary world. She was born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 825 CE and is considered one of the most celebrated poets of the Abbasid era.
During the 11th century, a notable scholar and philosopher named Rumaisa al-Andalusi hailed from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). She was renowned for her expertise in various fields, including astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy.
In the 13th century, a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader named Rumaisa al-Qadiri played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Sufism throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. She was born in Tabriz, Persia (modern-day Iran), in 1215 CE and is remembered for her profound wisdom and devotion to the spiritual path.
Another historical figure bearing the name Rumaisa was a Kurdish warrior and military commander who lived during the 16th century. Rumaisa Begum played a crucial role in defending the city of Mosul (now in modern-day Iraq) against the Ottoman Empire's invasion in 1538 CE.
Throughout the centuries, the name Rumaisa has carried a sense of strength, resilience, and grace, reflecting its symbolic connection to the enduring nature of ashes and embers. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, the name continues to hold cultural significance and a rich historical legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rumaisa over time
The chart below shows babies named Rumaisa 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 Rumaisa, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 50 births in 2024, compared with 58 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rumaisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rumaisa 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 | #880 | 213 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1058 | 353 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1939 | 132 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3013 | 13 | 3 |
Geography
Where Rumaisa is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rumaisa. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rumaisa ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #760 in 2022.
Across the UK
Rumaisa in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#760 in 2022
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
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- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rumaisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rumaisa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rumaisa was ranked #751 for girls in England and Wales, with 50 births registered.
When was Rumaisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 58 babies registered as Rumaisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rumaisa?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "explorer, adventurer, or seeker of truth".
How many people are called Rumaisa in the UK?
A total of 711 babies have been registered as Rumaisa across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Rumaisa most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rumaisa ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #760 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.