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Nyima

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Pronounced NYEE-mah /ˈnjiː.mɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Tibetan nyima, 'sun; day' — also the Tibetan name for Sunday. It is a widely used name in Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, given to girls and boys alike. Given here with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nyima is Tibetan for 'sun' — and for the day itself, and for Sunday (said 'NYEE-mah').
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Origin MediumTibetan
MeaningFrom Tibetan nyima, 'sun; day' — also the Tibetan name for Sunday. It is a widely used name in Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, given to girls and boys alike. Given here with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#14773 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 274

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620022024

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

Nyima is the Tibetan word for 'sun; day', and also the Tibetan name for Sunday — children born on that day are often given it. It is widely used across Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, for girls and boys alike, which we note. Names drawn from the days of the week are a real Tibetan tradition, and we set this one down with respect for its language and culture (said 'NYEE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare here, well used across the Himalaya.

Did you know? In Tibetan, nyima names the sun, the day and Sunday all at once — and it is often given to a child born on that day.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Nyima — Tibetan nyima 'sun; day'; also the name for Sunday; unisex

Variations

NimaNyemaNyima Lhamo

Nicknames

NyiMima

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nyima mean?

Nyima means 'sun' and 'day' in Tibetan; it is also the Tibetan name for Sunday.

How do you pronounce Nyima?

It's said NYEE-mah /ˈnjiː.mɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nyima a boy or girl name?

In Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal Nyima is used for both girls and boys; it appears here as a girl's name.

How popular is Nyima?

Nyima is rare in the U.S. but well used across the Himalayan region.

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