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Shaima
Pronounced SHY-mah /ˈʃaɪ.mɑː/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Shaima (Shaymaa), understood as 'one with a distinguishing mark or beauty spot.' It is remembered as the name of Shaima, the foster-sister of the Prophet Muhammad.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Shaima (Shaymaa) is Arabic for 'one with a beauty mark; a distinguishing feature,' held in memory as the Prophet Muhammad's foster-sister. It reads soft and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHY-mah').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, gentle, and rooted in tradition.
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What does the name Shaima mean?
Shaima is Arabic for 'one with a distinguishing beauty mark,' remembered as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's foster-sister.
How do you pronounce Shaima?
It's said SHY-mah /ˈʃaɪ.mɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Shaima a boy or girl name?
Shaima is a girl's name.
How popular is Shaima?
Shaima is a very rare name in the U.S.