Nimai

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Nimai Pronunciation

Nimai is pronounced nih-MY /nɪˈmaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Bengali — 'one born under a neem tree' — a childhood name of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the revered Vaishnava saint; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: Born under a neem tree; a name of Chaitanya: Nimai is Bengali. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'nih-MY').

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Origin LowBengali, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Bengali — 'one born under a neem tree' — a childhood name of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the revered Vaishnava saint; we note the saint

U.S. rank (2024)#7106 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Nimai comes from Bengali — 'one born under a neem tree' — a childhood name of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the 15th-century Vaishnava saint and devotee of Krishna (we note the saint). A lyrical, devout name (said 'nih-MY').

In the U.S. it appears in Bengali and Vaishnava families. Rare, born-under-a-neem-tree at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Nimai means 'one born under a neem tree' in Bengali — a childhood name of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the revered Vaishnava saint — a lyrical, devout name (we note the saint; said 'nih-MY').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Nimai — saint noted

Variations

NimaaiNemai

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nimai?

Nimai is pronounced nih-MY (/nɪˈmaɪ/). Press play above to hear Nimai said aloud.

How do you say Nimai?

Nimai is said nih-MY (/nɪˈmaɪ/). Press play above to hear Nimai said aloud.

What does the name Nimai mean?

Nimai is Bengali for 'one born under a neem tree' — a childhood name of the saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. We note the saint.

Is Nimai a boy or girl name?

Nimai is a boy's name.

How popular is Nimai?

Nimai is a rare name in the U.S.