US Popularity:8779
Origin:Persian
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Sanskrit
Meaning:Just, fair; Half-moon; Blessing
Nima is a gender-neutral name with plenty of powerful meanings parents will love. In Persian, the name Nima may signify someone “just” or “fair,” while in Arabic, it means “blessing.” The name Nima, meaning “half-moon” in Sanskrit, is also quite popular in India and may have ties to the Hindu god Shiva, often depicted with a crescent moon on his head as a symbol of timelessness. Whichever meaning your tiny tot takes on, you can trust a name like Nima to awaken wonders for their mind and soul.

How Popular Is The Name Nima?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nima is currently #3539 on The Bump
Boy:Nima is currently #1986 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Nima is currently #2383 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nima is currently #8779 in U.S. births
Boy:Nima is currently #5338 in U.S. births
Girl:Nima is currently #11643 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#11643
in 2025
- 819
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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