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Naimah

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How to Pronounce Naimah

Pronounced nah-EE-mah /nɑˈi.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Naima — from Arabic na'ima, 'comfort; tranquility; ease; contentment; bliss'Low

In 30 seconds: Comfort; tranquility; ease; bliss: Naimah spells Naima — 'comfort; tranquility'. Lyrical, serene, and warm (said 'nah-EE-mah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Naima — from Arabic na'ima, 'comfort; tranquility; ease; contentment; bliss'
U.S. rank (2025)#6263 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,641
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119762025

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

Naimah is a spelling of Naima — from Arabic na'ima, 'comfort; tranquility; ease; contentment; bliss'. A lyrical, serene name across the Arab and Muslim worlds (the John Coltrane ballad 'Naima' made the sound beloved; said 'nah-EE-mah'; nickname Nai).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare, comfort-and-tranquility at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Naima means 'comfort; tranquility; ease; contentment; bliss' in Arabic — Naimah is a spelling, a lyrical, serene name (the jazz ballad 'Naima' by John Coltrane carries it; said 'nah-EE-mah').
Overall data confidence 58%
Arabic references — Naima — Arabic etymology

Variations

NaimaNaeemaNai'ma

Nicknames

Nai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naimah mean?

Naimah spells Naima — Arabic 'comfort; tranquility; ease; bliss'.

How do you pronounce Naimah?

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

Is Naimah a boy or girl name?

Naimah is a girl's name.

How popular is Naimah?

Naimah is a rare name in the U.S.

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