Aima

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Pronounced AH-ee-mah /ˈɑ.i.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Arabic/Urdu Aima ('leaders; imams', the plural of imam) and a modern name echoing Aimee ('beloved') and Maya; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A leader; beloved: Aima echoes Arabic 'leaders' and Aimee. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'AH-ee-mah').

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Origin LowArabic, Urdu

MeaningVariously the Arabic/Urdu Aima ('leaders; imams', the plural of imam) and a modern name echoing Aimee ('beloved') and Maya; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10956 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aima comes variously from the Arabic/Urdu Aima, 'leaders; imams' (the plural of imam), and a modern name echoing Aimee, 'beloved', and Maya (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'AH-ee-mah'; nickname Ai).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and other families. Rare, a-leader-and-beloved at the (layered) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aima is variously the Arabic/Urdu Aima ('leaders; imams') and a modern echo of Aimee ('beloved') and Maya — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-ee-mah').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Aima — routes layered

Variations

AimahAymaAaima

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aima mean?

Aima is variously Arabic/Urdu 'leaders; imams' and a modern Aimee/Maya echo; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aima?

It's said AH-ee-mah /ˈɑ.i.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aima a boy or girl name?

Aima is a girl's name.

How popular is Aima?

Aima is a rare name in the U.S.