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Umaima

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How to Pronounce Umaima

Pronounced oo-MY-mah /uˈmaɪ.mɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic, a diminutive of Umm ('mother'), so 'little mother.' It was borne by an aunt of the Prophet Muhammad, noted here respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Arabic name: Umaima is a diminutive of Umm ('mother') — 'little mother' (said 'oo-MY-mah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic, a diminutive of Umm ('mother'), so 'little mother.' It was borne by an aunt of the Prophet Muhammad, noted here respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#12093 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 95
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920072023

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

Umaima comes from the Arabic Umm ('mother') in its affectionate form, 'little mother.' Carried in early Islamic history — including by an aunt of the Prophet Muhammad — it remains a gentle classical name, which we note respectfully (said 'oo-MY-mah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, chiefly in Muslim families. Rare, classical, and warm.

Did you know? Umaima is an Arabic diminutive of Umm ('mother'), read as 'little mother'; it was the name of an aunt of the Prophet Muhammad — noted here respectfully (said 'oo-MY-mah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Umaima — Arabic diminutive of Umm 'mother'; aunt of the Prophet

Variations

UmaimahUmaymaOmaima

Nicknames

UmiMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Umaima mean?

Umaima is Arabic, a diminutive of Umm ('mother') meaning 'little mother.'

How do you pronounce Umaima?

It's said oo-MY-mah /uˈmaɪ.mɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Umaima a girl's name?

Yes — Umaima is a girl's name in the Arabic tradition.

How popular is Umaima?

Umaima is rare, carried chiefly in Muslim families.

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