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UK girl's name

Umaiza

An Arabic feminine name meaning "little mistress" or "princess".

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.

Umaiza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Umaiza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1198, with 28 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 49 births.

This profile covers 556 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2004 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 561 living people in the UK are called Umaiza. 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

  • Umaiza ranked #1198 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 28 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 49 girls were registered as Umaiza.
  • Umaiza ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #652 in 2021.
  • About 561 living people in the UK are estimated to have Umaiza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1198

2024

Births in 2024

28

Latest year

Peak year

2019

49 births

Estimated living

561

2026

Meaning

What does Umaiza mean?

The name Umaiza is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among Muslim communities.

One possible derivation of the name Umaiza is from the Arabic word 'umair,' which means 'long-lived' or 'prosperous.' This suggests that the name carries connotations of longevity, good fortune, and prosperity for the bearer.

Another theory suggests that Umaiza is a variant of the Arabic name Amirah, meaning 'princess' or 'female ruler.' This interpretation aligns with the name's regal and feminine qualities.

While no definitive historical references to the name Umaiza have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Arabic roots and modern usage indicate a connection to the cultural and linguistic traditions of the region.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Umaiza can be traced back to the late 20th century, coinciding with its rising popularity in various parts of the world with significant Muslim populations.

Notable individuals who have borne the name Umaiza include Umaiza Bhutta, a Pakistani actress and model born in 1986. Umaiza Khan is a renowned Pakistani singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the Sufi music genre.

Umaiza Marvi is a Pakistani politician and social activist who has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. She was born in 1975 and has been an advocate for women's rights and empowerment.

Umaiza Attique is a Pakistani-American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. She was born in 1984 and has garnered recognition for her work in both Pakistani and American entertainment industries.

Umaiza Arshad is a Pakistani cricketer who has represented the national women's cricket team. Born in 1992, she is an all-rounder known for her batting and bowling skills.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Umaiza over time

The chart below shows babies named Umaiza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Umaiza, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 28 births in 2024, compared with 49 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Umaiza
012253749200420142024

Decades

Umaiza by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Umaiza 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 #1044 172 5
2010s #1135 317 10
2000s #2467 67 6

Geography

Where Umaiza is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Umaiza. 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.

Umaiza ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #652 in 2021.

Scotland
4

Across the UK

Umaiza in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#652 in 2021

2 years of NRS records, 8 total registered

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Names similar to Umaiza

FAQ

Umaiza: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Umaiza was ranked #1198 for girls in England and Wales, with 28 births registered.

When was Umaiza most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 49 babies registered as Umaiza in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Umaiza?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "little mistress" or "princess".

How many people are called Umaiza in the UK?

A total of 556 babies have been registered as Umaiza across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 8 more in Scotland.

Where is Umaiza most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Umaiza ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #652 in 2021. 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.