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Umaya

Quick answerUmaya derives from Arabic roots, with meanings related to "high," "elevated," or "exalted," stemming from the verb 'ama (عمّ) or related to the concept of elevation and prominence.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,511
TrendVintage
Peak year2000
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 4
Global rank#4,535

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Umaya

Umaya derives from Arabic roots, with meanings related to "high," "elevated," or "exalted," stemming from the verb 'ama (عمّ) or related to the concept of elevation and prominence.

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Etymology

Umaya derives from Arabic roots, with meanings related to "high," "elevated," or "exalted," stemming from the verb 'ama (عمّ) or related to the concept of elevation and prominence. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures and communities, with historical usage among early Islamic families, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names.

Umaya currently ranks #17,511 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

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