Nima

Nima is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “moon.” In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Nima at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Persian
Meaning
“moon”

About the name Nima

Nima belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition. Its meaning — “moon” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nima first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1614 in 1982, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 1,034 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nima in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#1614 in 1982
Peak year
1990
Babies named Nima in 2024
14
Total since 1880
1,034

Nima in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1367 in 1998
Babies named Nima in 2025
6
Total since 1996
160

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nima mean?

Nima means “moon” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nima a boy or girl name?

Nima is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nima?

Nima comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Nima?

Nima first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #1614 in 1982, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

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