Nima

Unisex

Nima has been given to 1,421 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 1992.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,421

Peak year

1992 (51 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

▲ +24%

Gender split

26% girls / 74% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nima — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ninagirl

134,038 babies since 1880

Niagirl

25,432 babies since 1951

Nitagirl

14,268 babies since 1881

Nilagirl

7,136 babies since 1890

Imagirl

6,806 babies since 1886

Niyagirl

4,790 babies since 1974

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nima.

Destinegirl

1,421 babies since 1972

Thaniagirl

1,426 babies since 1962

Charmaynegirl

1,416 babies since 1928

Kandycegirl

1,428 babies since 1946

Sheyennegirl

1,431 babies since 1977

Ceragirl

1,410 babies since 1979

Teahgirl

1,409 babies since 1955

Britanigirl

1,409 babies since 1975

FAQ

How popular is the name Nima?

Nima has been given to 1,421 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nima peak?

Nima peaked in 1992, when 51 babies were given the name.

Is Nima a girl or boy name?

Nima is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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