A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Uzma since 1977
Babies named Uzma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Uzma is a distinctive Arabic name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1977. Its peak year of usage was 1980, though it has never entered the top 1000 national rankings. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, suggesting a slow but steady revival. Uzma remains a rare and culturally rich choice, with a meaning that evokes greatness.
Uzma is a direct feminine form of the Arabic adjective aʿẓam (أعظم), meaning 'greater' or 'greatest'. The name is often used as part of the phrase Allahu Akbar (God is greatest) and carries a connotation of supremacy in a religious or moral sense. It has been used in the Muslim world for centuries and gained sporadic use in the United States starting in the late 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ozzie, Zuzu
Variants: Ozma
Sibling names for Uzma
Names that share Uzma's style, for a brother or sister.
