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Nima
Pronounced NEE-mah /Λni.mΙ/Medium
Meaning: Variously the Persian Nima, 'just, fair', and the Tibetan Nyima, 'the sun; Sunday'; also linked to the Arabic ni'ma, 'a blessing'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nima is variously the Persian Nima, 'just, fair' (the poet Nima Yushij), the Tibetan Nyima, 'the sun; Sunday', and the Arabic ni'ma, 'a blessing' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Nim).
In the U.S. it appears in Persian, Tibetan, and Muslim families. Rare, just-fair-or-the-sun at the root, and cultural.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nima mean?
Nima is variously Persian 'just, fair', Tibetan 'the sun', and Arabic 'a blessing'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Nima?
It's said NEE-mah /Λni.mΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nima a boy or girl name?
Nima is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Nima?
Nima is a rare name in the U.S.