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Nahima

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Pronounced nuh-HEE-muh /nəˈhi.mə/Medium

Meaning: Nahima is most often explained as a form of the Arabic Naima, 'contented, at ease, tranquil,' and it also resembles the Hebrew Nehama, 'comfort, consolation.' Modern American use may draw on either tradition; both give a gentle, peaceful sense, and the exact source varies by family.Low

In 30 seconds: Nahima is usually read as a form of Arabic Naima, 'contented,' and echoes Hebrew Nehama, 'comfort.' It stayed rare (say nuh-HEE-muh).
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningNahima is most often explained as a form of the Arabic Naima, 'contented, at ease, tranquil,' and it also resembles the Hebrew Nehama, 'comfort, consolation.' Modern American use may draw on either tradition; both give a gentle, peaceful sense, and the exact source varies by family.
U.S. rank (2017)#9176 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719982017

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

Nahima is a rare given name usually traced to the Arabic Naima, 'contented, tranquil,' with a resemblance to the Hebrew Nehama, 'comfort.' It appears in United States records from around 1998 and reached its quiet high near 2007. Given to only a couple dozen girls a year, it never became common.

A girl named Nahima is a young person from a family drawn to a soft, peace-themed name from either the Arabic or Hebrew tradition. Rather than a coinage, it rests on real roots in both languages; its appeal is the calm, contented meaning they share.

Did you know? Nahima sits at a crossroads of two traditions: the Arabic Naima, 'tranquil,' and the Hebrew Nehama, 'comfort,' both pointing to the same feeling of peace.
Overall data confidence 37%
References - Nahima — Form of Arabic Naima 'contented'; Hebrew Nehama 'comfort' echo; handled respectfully.

Variations

NaimaNahemaNehama

Nicknames

Nima

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nahima mean?

It is usually read as a form of the Arabic Naima, 'contented, tranquil,' and also echoes the Hebrew Nehama, 'comfort.'

How do you pronounce Nahima?

It's said nuh-HEE-muh /nəˈhi.mə/, three syllables, stress in the middle.

Is Nahima a boy or girl name?

Nahima is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nahima?

It has always been rare, a heritage name given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its high in the late two-thousands.

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