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Naeema

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Pronounced nah-EE-muh /nɑˈiː.mə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Naima or Naeema, from a root meaning ease, comfort and blessing; the related word naim names the bliss of Paradise in the Quran. A gentle name of contentment.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic blessing name: Naeema is 'tranquillity, ease, blessing' (said 'nah-EE-muh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Naima or Naeema, from a root meaning ease, comfort and blessing; the related word naim names the bliss of Paradise in the Quran. A gentle name of contentment.
U.S. rank (2023)#13048 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 304

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019792023

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

Naeema is a spelling of the Arabic Naima, from a root carrying the sense of softness, ease, comfort and blessing. The related noun naim is used in the Quran for the bliss and delight of Paradise, so the name sits within a devotional vocabulary as well as an everyday one; it is often glossed simply as 'tranquil, contented, blessed.' Naima is used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities everywhere, with many romanised spellings, and we note that respectfully (said 'nah-EE-muh').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and Arabic.

Did you know? The root behind Naeema gives the Quranic word for the bliss of Paradise - a name for ease and contentment in the fullest sense.
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References - Naeema — Arabic Naima/naim 'ease, blessing'; Quranic bliss of Paradise

Variations

NaimaNaeimaNayeema

Nicknames

NaeNiniMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naeema mean?

Naeema spells the Arabic Naima, 'blessing, tranquillity, ease'; the related word names the bliss of Paradise.

How do you pronounce Naeema?

It's said nah-EE-muh /nɑˈiː.mə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naeema a boy or girl name?

Naeema is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Naeema?

Naeema is extremely rare in the U.S.

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