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Naeemah

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Pronounced nah-EE-mah /nɑːˈiː.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Naima/Naeemah, 'blessing; contentment; tranquillity' — a word linked in Islamic tradition to the bliss of Paradise (na'im). A gentle, blessing name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A blessing name: Naeemah is Arabic for 'tranquillity; blessing; the bliss of Paradise' (said 'nah-EE-mah'). Gentle and meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Naima/Naeemah, 'blessing; contentment; tranquillity' — a word linked in Islamic tradition to the bliss of Paradise (na'im). A gentle, blessing name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#16853 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 641

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119712023

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

Naeemah (Naima) comes from the Arabic for 'blessing; tranquillity,' linked to the peace and bliss of Paradise. It reads gentle and blessing-rich — rare in the U.S. and cherished in Muslim families, noted respectfully (said 'nah-EE-mah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Muslim families. Rare, gentle, and blessing-rich.

Did you know? Naeemah is Arabic for 'blessing; tranquillity; contentment,' a word tied in Islamic tradition to the bliss of Paradise (na'im) — a gentle, meaningful name, noted respectfully (said 'nah-EE-mah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Naeemah — Arabic 'blessing; tranquillity; Paradise bliss'

Variations

NaimaNadeemahNaeema

Nicknames

NaimaEema

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naeemah mean?

Naeemah is Arabic for 'blessing; tranquillity,' a word linked to the bliss of Paradise; noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Naeemah?

It's said nah-EE-mah /nɑːˈiː.mə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naeemah a boy or girl name?

Naeemah is a girl's name.

How popular is Naeemah?

Naeemah is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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