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Nima
Pronounced NEE-mah /ΛniΛ.mΙ/Medium
Meaning: From the Persian Nima, 'well-being; blessing; good fortune' β a gentle, established name across Iran; separately a Tibetan name meaning 'sun.' Warm and cross-cultural; routes vary.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Nima is an established Persian name, 'well-being; blessing,' and separately a Tibetan name for 'sun.' It reads soft and warm across traditions; routes vary, which we note β rare in the U.S. (said 'NEE-mah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in Iranian and Himalayan families. Rare, gentle, and cross-cultural.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nima mean?
Nima is Persian for 'well-being; blessing; good fortune,' and also a Tibetan name for 'sun.' Routes vary, which we note.
How do you pronounce Nima?
It's said NEE-mah /ΛniΛ.mΙ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nima a boy or girl name?
Nima is used for both across cultures; here it is a girl's name.
How popular is Nima?
Nima is a rare name in the U.S.