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UK girl's name

Rumaysah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "lovable, darling, one who is desirable".

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.

Rumaysah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rumaysah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1491, with 21 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 25 births.

This profile covers 313 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 84% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 312 living people in the UK are called Rumaysah. 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

  • Rumaysah ranked #1491 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 21 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 25 girls were registered as Rumaysah.
  • About 312 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rumaysah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1491

2024

Births in 2024

21

Latest year

Peak year

2017

25 births

Estimated living

312

2026

Meaning

What does Rumaysah mean?

The given name Rumaysah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "rumaysa," which means "a small arrow" or "a light spear." This name was commonly used in the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval period, particularly among the Bedouin tribes, who were known for their skill in archery and warfare.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rumaysah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the name was popular among Arabian warriors and poets, who often used it as a symbolic representation of strength, agility, and precision.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rumaysah was a renowned Arab poet from the 8th century CE. While his exact dates of birth and death are unknown, his poetic works have been preserved and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.

In the 11th century CE, Rumaysah ibn al-Husayn was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Persia. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of the Shafi'i school of Islamic legal thought.

During the Mamluk period in Egypt (1250-1517 CE), Rumaysah al-Misri was a renowned calligrapher and artist. He was known for his mastery of the Arabic script and his intricate calligraphic works, which adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the region.

In the 16th century CE, Rumaysah al-Andalusi was a famous navigator and explorer from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). He was part of the expedition that sailed to the Americas and is credited with being one of the first Arabic explorers to document the New World.

Another notable individual with the name Rumaysah was a 19th-century Arabian poet and scholar from the Arabian Peninsula. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his advocacy for the preservation of Arabic cultural heritage.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Rumaysah. While the name has ancient roots and historical significance, it continues to be used in various parts of the Arab world and among Arabic-speaking communities around the globe.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Rumaysah over time

The chart below shows babies named Rumaysah 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 Rumaysah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 21 births in 2024, compared with 25 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Rumaysah
06131925199620102024

Decades

Rumaysah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rumaysah 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 #1697 89 5
2010s #2031 151 10
2000s #2690 70 9
1990s #3795 3 1

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FAQ

Rumaysah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Rumaysah was ranked #1491 for girls in England and Wales, with 21 births registered.

When was Rumaysah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 25 babies registered as Rumaysah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rumaysah?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "lovable, darling, one who is desirable".

How many people are called Rumaysah in the UK?

A total of 313 babies have been registered as Rumaysah 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.