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Nyema

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Pronounced ny-EE-mah /naɪˈi.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Naima/Nima — from the Arabic naima, 'a blessing; grace; comfort/tranquility'; also a Tibetan Nyima ('the sun'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A blessing; grace: Nyema spells Naima. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ny-EE-mah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic, American
MeaningA spelling of Naima/Nima — from the Arabic naima, 'a blessing; grace; comfort/tranquility'; also a Tibetan Nyima ('the sun'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10037 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 667

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619742024

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

Nyema is a spelling of Naima/Nima — from the Arabic naima, 'a blessing; grace; comfort/tranquility'; also a Tibetan Nyima ('the sun'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ny-EE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in African American and Muslim families. Rare, a-blessing at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Naima is 'a blessing; grace; comfort' in Arabic — Nyema is a spelling (also a Tibetan Nyima, 'the sun') — lyrical and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ny-EE-mah').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Naima — Arabic; routes layered

Variations

NaimaNyimaNyeema

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nyema mean?

Nyema spells Naima/Nima — Arabic 'a blessing; grace; comfort'; also a Tibetan 'the sun'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nyema?

It's said ny-EE-mah /naɪˈi.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nyema a boy or girl name?

Nyema is a girl's name.

How popular is Nyema?

Nyema is a very rare name in the U.S.

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