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Rumaysa

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rumaysa: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2024.

Rumaysa is a beautiful name of Arabic origin, derived from the word for a fragrant bunch of flowers or a small bouquet, evoking a sense of delicacy and sweetness. The most famous bearer is Rumaysa bint Milhan, an early Muslim convert and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for her wisdom and devotion; she is also commonly called Umm Sulaym. While there is no specific place named after her, the name shares its floral root with the Arabic word *raym* for a fragrant herb

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20243 babies
Latest (2024)
#7903 babies
Total births
3since 2024
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).