Saima

Saima is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Saima at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Saima

Saima belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Saima first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1432 in 1911, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 660 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Saima in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#1432 in 1911
Peak year
1998
Babies named Saima in 2024
5
Total since 1880
660

Saima in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#435 in 2001
Babies named Saima in 2025
6
Total since 1996
913

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saima mean?

The meaning of Saima is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Saima a boy or girl name?

Saima is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Saima?

Saima comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Saima?

Saima first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #1432 in 1911, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.