Nima

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Nima Pronunciation

Nima is pronounced NEE-mah /ˈni.mɑ/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

In 30 seconds: Just; fair; the sun: Nima is variously Persian 'just' and Tibetan 'the sun'. Crisp, cultural, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'NEE-mah').

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Origin LowPersian, Tibetan

MeaningVariously 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 layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6354 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,034

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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.

Did you know? Nima is variously the Persian Nima, 'just, fair', and the Tibetan Nyima, 'the sun; Sunday' — and the Arabic ni'ma, 'a blessing' — a crisp, cultural name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'NEE-mah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Nima — routes layered

Variations

NyimaNeemaNimah

Nicknames

Nim

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Unisex Persian Tibetan

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nima?

Nima is pronounced NEE-mah (/ˈni.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Nima said aloud.

How do you say Nima?

Nima is said NEE-mah (/ˈni.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Nima said aloud.

What does the name Nima mean?

Nima is variously Persian 'just, fair', Tibetan 'the sun', and Arabic 'a blessing'; the routes are layered.

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.