UK boy's name
Usamah
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "fortunate, prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Usamah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Usamah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 48 births.
This profile covers 215 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. 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 8% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 213 living people in the UK are called Usamah. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Usamah ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 48 boys were registered as Usamah.
- • About 213 living people in the UK are estimated to have Usamah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
48 births
Estimated living
213
2026
Meaning
What does Usamah mean?
The name Usamah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "samah," which means "elevation" or "loftiness." It is a masculine name that has been popular among Muslims for centuries.
One of the earliest and most significant historical references to the name Usamah is found in the life of Usamah ibn Zayd, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader in the 7th century CE. He was entrusted with leading an army against the Byzantine Empire, making him one of the youngest commanders in Islamic history.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Usamah is Usamah ibn Munqidh, a 12th-century Syrian poet, author, and prince. He is best known for his memoir, "Kitab al-I'tibar," which provides valuable insights into the social and political landscape of the Crusades era.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Usamah ibn Ladin al-Andalusi was a prominent 11th-century jurist and theologian from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His works, particularly in the field of Islamic jurisprudence, had a significant influence on the development of Islamic thought in the region.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria (13th-14th centuries), Usamah ibn Abi al-Fida was a renowned historian and geographer. His book, "Al-Mukhtasar fi Akhbar al-Bashar," is considered a valuable source for the history of the Mamluk period.
In more recent times, Usamah bin Laden, the founder of the militant Islamist organization Al-Qaeda, gained notoriety for his role in the September 11th attacks in the United States in 2001. Despite his controversial legacy, the name Usamah remains widely used in the Arab and Muslim world.
The name Usamah has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, scholars, authors, and historical figures. Its meaning and significance have resonated across different cultures and time periods, reflecting the diverse and multifaceted nature of names and their origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Usamah over time
The chart below shows babies named Usamah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Usamah, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 48 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Usamah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Usamah 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 | #3726 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4361 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #1889 | 81 | 4 |
| 1990s | #633 | 111 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Usamah
- Umar 4,932
- Usman 2,413
- Uzair 1,549
- Umair 1,044
- Uthman 531
- Usmaan 476
- Uwais 438
- Ubaid 383
- Umer 325
- Umut 303
- Uzayr 299
- Uriel 276
FAQ
Usamah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Usamah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Usamah was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Usamah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 48 babies registered as Usamah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Usamah?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "fortunate, prosperous".
How many people are called Usamah in the UK?
A total of 215 babies have been registered as Usamah across the 14 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.