A bouquet of flowers; wind that scatters dust
Rumaysa is an ancient Arabic name famously borne by Rumaysa bint Milhan, one of the first female converts to Islam in Medina. The name is often interpreted as referring to a beautiful bouquet of flowers, though some etymological roots suggest it describes the wind that covers tracks with sand or dust. It carries a legacy of strength, early Islamic history, and natural beauty.
Less common today
Rumaysa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,698 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early convert to Islam and companion of the Prophet Muhammad
One of the world's smallest surviving babies at birth
