Unisex nameCurrently #6,354 in the USRising
Nima
2 syllablesPeak year: 19924 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nima's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nima's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nima |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 51 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Nima through the decades
- Nima peaked in 1992, when 51 babies were named Nima in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nima has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nima currently ranks #6,354 in the US and is on the rise.