Fasting woman; one who fasts
Derived from the Arabic root 'sawm', which refers to the act of fasting, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. It is a name that signifies devotion, self-discipline, and spiritual piety within Islamic culture. While popular in South Asia and the Middle East, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Saima isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,966 in 1998.
Bangladeshi autism activist and WHO Regional Director
British-Pakistani international news correspondent
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
