Saima
Every Saima since 1896 — 669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saima
Saima is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,759 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 669 American babies have been named Saima. Its peak came in 1998, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Saima stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saima year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,759 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,243 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,015 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,086 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,894 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,955 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,635 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,540 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,623 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,680 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,040 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,503 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #11,041 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,454 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,270 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,968 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,476 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,797 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,770 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,624 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,139 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,090 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,257 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,446 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,192 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,959 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,061 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,071 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,340 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,892 |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,098 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,611 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,895 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saima in 2025?
Saima ranked #10,759 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saima?
669 babies have been named Saima in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saima most popular?
Saima peaked in 1998, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Saima a boy or girl name?
Saima is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saima rising or falling?
Saima is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.