Neima

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Pronounced nay-EE-muh /neɪˈiː.mə/Medium

Meaning: Neima is usually taken from the Hebrew ne'ima, 'pleasant; melody; sweet-sounding'. It also sits close to the Arabic naima, 'ease; grace; blessing'. The two routes overlap in modern use, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet-sounding name: Neima is Hebrew for 'pleasant; melody' (said 'nay-EE-muh'). An Arabic route also runs close, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic

MeaningNeima is usually taken from the Hebrew ne'ima, 'pleasant; melody; sweet-sounding'. It also sits close to the Arabic naima, 'ease; grace; blessing'. The two routes overlap in modern use, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13039 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 101

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

Neima comes from the Hebrew ne'ima, 'pleasant; melodious', a word used for a tune as well as a temperament. The Arabic naima — 'ease; grace; blessing' — is a close neighbour, and families draw on either. Both routes are live, which we note (said 'nay-EE-muh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, melodic, and warm.

Did you know? In Hebrew, ne'ima is not just 'pleasant' — it is the word for a melody or a sweet tune. The Arabic naima, 'ease; grace', runs alongside it, which we note (said 'nay-EE-muh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Neima — Hebrew ne'ima 'pleasant; melody'; Arabic naima 'grace; ease'

Variations

NaimaNeimahNehama

Nicknames

NeiMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neima mean?

Neima is Hebrew for 'pleasant; melodious'. It also sits close to the Arabic naima, 'ease; grace', which we note.

How do you pronounce Neima?

It's said nay-EE-muh /neɪˈiː.mə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Neima a boy or girl name?

Neima is a girl's name.

How popular is Neima?

Neima is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.