The nameShaïma
Shaïma is a girl's name of Arabic origin, borne by the foster sister of the Prophet Muhammad. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Shaïma is linked to the Arabic shima, "quality, trait of character".
Origin
Arabic. Shayma bint al-Harith was Muhammad's foster sister. It is also spelled Chaïma or Shayma.
History
Shaïma appeared in France in 1990 and peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Shaïma
Shaïma in France
Shaïma was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,470 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Shaïma. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Shaïma in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
Shaïma in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaïma mean?
Shaïma is linked to the Arabic shima, "quality, trait of character".
What is the origin of the name Shaïma?
Arabic. Shayma bint al-Harith was Muhammad's foster sister. It is also spelled Chaïma or Shayma.
Is Shaïma a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaïma is a girl's name.