The nameOumaima
Oumaima is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic Umayma, a diminutive of umm, "mother", often understood as "little mother".
Origin
Arabic, common in North Africa.
History
First given in France in the late 1980s, Oumaima peaked in the mid 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Oumaima
Oumaima in France
Oumaima was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 515 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Oumaima. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Oumaima in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oumaima mean?
From the Arabic Umayma, a diminutive of umm, "mother", often understood as "little mother".
What is the origin of the name Oumaima?
Arabic, common in North Africa.
Is Oumaima a girl's or a boy's name?
Oumaima is a girl's name.