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Rumaisa

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Pronounced roo-MY-sah /ruˈmaɪ.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Rumaysa — a name associated with the star Beta Canis Minoris (related to Gomeisa), and of a noble early Muslim womanMedium

In 30 seconds: A star with a story: Rumaisa is a bright Arabian star — and a revered early Muslim woman. Luminous, gentle, and noble.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Rumaysa — a name associated with the star Beta Canis Minoris (related to Gomeisa), and of a noble early Muslim woman
U.S. rank (2025)#4858 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 328

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rumaisa comes from Arabic Rumaysa — recorded as a name for the star Beta Canis Minoris (better known as Gomeisa), and the name of a noble early Muslim woman, Umm Sulaym Rumaysa. A luminous, gentle name across the Muslim world.

Quietly used in Muslim families — a star-name carrying centuries of reverence.

Did you know? Rumaysa is an Arabic name for the star Beta Canis Minoris (usually called Gomeisa) — and of a celebrated companion of the Prophet, Umm Sulaym; it shines two ways.
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references — Rumaysa — star and figure

Variations

RumaysaRumaysahRumeysa

Nicknames

Ruma

Famous Bearers

  • ★Rumaisa Rahman (2004-)
    American-born Guinness World Record holder for smallest surviving premature twin at birth

If you like Rumaisa…

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Anisa— echoes that soft -sa sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rumaisa mean?

Rumaisa is an Arabic star-name, and the name of a noble early Muslim woman.

How do you pronounce Rumaisa?

It's said roo-MY-sah /ruˈmaɪ.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rumaisa a boy or girl name?

Rumaisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Rumaisa?

Rumaisa is a rare name in the U.S.

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