How Many People Are Named Saima?

Complete statistics for the name Saima: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Saima
Very Rare
Arabic

Saima means 'beautiful' in Arabic, making it a name that carries grace and elegance. With only 490 people named Saima in the US today, you're one in 673,852 Americans who shares this rare name. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Saima are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~490
Living in US
1 in 673,852
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Graceful Elegant Confident Compassionate
7
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

708,688
Worldwide Bearers
#1,366
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
531,118
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
102,827
🇮🇳 India
22,269
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
11,288
🇵🇭 Philippines
8,065
🇳🇦 Namibia
6,358
🇬🇧 England
5,600
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5,012
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4,080
🇺🇸 United States
2,188

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
490 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
294
Would be under 30 (45%)
204
Would be 30–60 (31%)
162
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 660 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Saima Through the Generations

Saima peaked in popularity in 1998 with 21 births, but its presence in the US has been modest throughout the years. Today, there are around 490 individuals bearing this name, with the majority being women. The average age of someone named Saima is 48, indicating that many were born during the late 20th century. Of those counted, 294 are under 30, 204 are between 30 and 60, and 162 are over 60, showing a slight skew towards younger demographics. This trend suggests that Saima is becoming less common, though it remains a name associated with modern times.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 55
Michigan 20
California 5
Florida 5
Minnesota 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Saima

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saima's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Saima

How Many People Have the Name Saima?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 490 people in the United States currently share the name Saima. That works out to roughly 1 in every 673,852 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Saima a Common or Rare Name?

Saima is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Saima Mean?

Saima means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Saima in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Saima Most Popular?

The name Saima reached peak popularity in 1998, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Saima?

Approximately 490 people named Saima live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 660. That works out to roughly 1 in 673,852 Americans.

Is Saima a rare name?

Saima is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 673,852 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saima mean?

Saima means "beautiful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saima more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saima are male and 100% are female.

When was Saima most popular?

Saima peaked in 1998 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US490
All-Time Births660
1 in X1 in 673,852
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1998
World Rank#1,366
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.