Nema

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Pronounced NEE-muh /ˈniː.mə/Medium

Meaning: Nema is read several ways: from Persian ne'mat, 'blessing; bounty'; as a Swahili word for 'grace; mercy'; and as a short form of names like Naomi. No single settled route; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Two soft beats, several roads: Nema reads as 'blessing' in Persian and 'grace' in Swahili (said 'NEE-muh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowPersian, Swahili

MeaningNema is read several ways: from Persian ne'mat, 'blessing; bounty'; as a Swahili word for 'grace; mercy'; and as a short form of names like Naomi. No single settled route; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13041 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 345

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

Nema is a short name with more than one thread. In Persian it connects to ne'mat, 'blessing; bounty'; in Swahili it is used for 'grace; mercy'; and in English it can serve as a clipped form of Naomi. Which route a family means varies; routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'NEE-muh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, simple, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Nema turns up in several languages at once — Persian 'blessing', Swahili 'grace' — a short name that many traditions can claim. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'NEE-muh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Nema — Persian ne'mat 'blessing'; Swahili neema 'grace'; Naomi clip; routes uncertain

Variations

NeemaNimaNehma

Nicknames

NemMimi

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Neema— the fuller Swahili spelling

Naomi— a name Nema can shorten

Nina— a like soft two-beat pick

Amani— another grace-and-peace word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nema mean?

Nema is read as 'blessing' in Persian and 'grace' in Swahili, and can also be a short form of Naomi. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nema?

It's said NEE-muh /ˈniː.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nema a boy or girl name?

Nema is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nema?

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