Declining since 2007, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Niema since 1970
Babies named Niema per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Niema is a name of Arabic origin, likely a feminine variant of Naim, meaning 'tranquil' or 'content.' Since its first recorded use in 1970, the name has maintained a quiet presence in the United States. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, when it ranked its highest, though it has been in steady decline since 2007. In 2025, it held the rank of 13,208, with only about 1 in 267,878 baby girls receiving the name. While no top states were recorded for Niema, its usage has remained scattered across the country. The name's similarity to the Irish Niamh ('brightness') may contribute to its appeal, offering a multicultural feel.
Niema likely originates as a feminine variant of the Arabic name Naim, derived from the root n-'-m, connoting ease, comfort, and tranquility. It shares phonetic resemblance with the Irish name Niamh, meaning 'brightness,' though no direct connection is established. The name has been used in the United States since at least 1970, with modest but consistent usage, particularly in the 2000s.
“Niema” around the world
Where Niema lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nie, Nemi
Sibling names for Niema
Names that share Niema's style, for a brother or sister.
