Little mother
Derived from the Arabic word 'umm' meaning mother, it is a diminutive form often translated as 'little mother'. It holds significant historical and religious importance in Islamic culture as it was the name of several companions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Umaima isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,508 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Aunt of the Prophet Muhammad
Early female convert to Islam and companion of the Prophet
