The nameRomaissa
Romaissa is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It goes back to Rumaysa, the name of a female companion of the Prophet Muhammad according to tradition.
Origin
Arabic, used mainly in Algeria.
History
First given in France in the mid 1990s, Romaissa peaked in the early 2010s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Romaissa
Romaissa in France
Romaissa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 510 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Romaissa. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Romaissa in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Romaissa mean?
Its meaning is debated. It goes back to Rumaysa, the name of a female companion of the Prophet Muhammad according to tradition.
What is the origin of the name Romaissa?
Arabic, used mainly in Algeria.
Is Romaissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Romaissa is a girl's name.