Niema

♀ Girl

Pronounced NEE-mah /ˈniː.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ni'ma (Nima), 'blessing; grace; favor' — a warm virtue name. A gentle, meaning-rich choice.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Niema means 'blessing; grace' (said 'NEE-mah'). Gentle and meaning-rich.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Ni'ma (Nima), 'blessing; grace; favor' — a warm virtue name. A gentle, meaning-rich choice.

U.S. rank (2022)#14807 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 507

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

Niema is Arabic for 'blessing; grace; favor,' a virtue name carried in Muslim families. It reads gentle and meaning-rich — rare in the U.S. (said 'NEE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Extremely rare, warm, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Niema comes from the Arabic Ni'ma, 'blessing; grace; favor' — a warm virtue name that reads soft and generous (said 'NEE-mah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Niema — Arabic Ni'ma, 'blessing; grace.' audio true.

Variations

NimaNimaNeema

Nicknames

NiaMia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Niema mean?

Niema is Arabic for 'blessing; grace; favor,' a warm virtue name.

How do you pronounce Niema?

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

Is Niema a boy or girl name?

Niema is a girl's name.

How popular is Niema?

Niema is an extremely rare name in the U.S.