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Naima

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Pronounced na-EE-ma /na.ˈʕiː.ma/Medium

Meaning: Tranquil, happy, at easeMedium

In 30 seconds: Naima is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'tranquil, happy, at ease'.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningTranquil, happy, at ease

U.S. rank (2025)#2033 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births94 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,755

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

Naima comes from Arabic and conveys a sense of contentment and ease, often rendered as 'tranquil' or 'happy'. It appears in several spellings across the Arabic-speaking world, including Naeema and Na'ima, reflecting different ways of transliterating the same name.

Variants such as Naïma and Na'ama show how the name travels through French and Hebrew spelling conventions while keeping its calm sense. Bearers include the Egyptian dancer and actress Naima Akef and the Moroccan actress Naima Lamcharki, both significant figures in North African cinema.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Naima is 'tranquil, happy, at ease', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Variations

NaeemaNa'imaNaïmaNaamahNa'ama

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Naima Akef (1929-1966)
Egyptian belly dancer and actress prominent during the golden age of Egyptian cinema.
★Naima Lamcharki (1943-2024)
Moroccan actress and a pillar of Moroccan cinema and theatre.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naima mean?

Naima is usually explained as meaning 'tranquil, happy, at ease' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Naima?

It's commonly said na-EE-ma /na.ˈʕiː.ma/.

Is Naima a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Naima is used as a girl name.

How popular is Naima?

In 2024, Naima ranked #2203 in the U.S. for girls, with 86 births recorded.