Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Nyima since 2002
Babies named Nyima per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Nyima entered U.S. records in 2002 and has always been a rare choice, with its peak in 2006. In 2025, the name ranked 10,917 and had a 1-in-200,908 occurrence. Its trajectory has been stable, reflecting consistent but infrequent usage. As a Tibetan name, Nyima carries the meaning of 'sun' and is associated with a goddess in Tibetan Buddhism. Though not widely used in the U.S., it offers a unique and culturally rich option for parents drawn to names with spiritual or natural significance.
Nyima derives from the Tibetan word ཉི་མ (nyi ma) meaning 'sun'. In Tibetan Buddhism, Nyima is the name of a goddess associated with the sun, counterpart to the male deity Dawa (moon). The name has been used as a given name in Tibetan communities and has gained some international recognition through cultural exposure.
“Nyima” around the world
Where Nyima lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Nyima
Names that share Nyima's style, for a brother or sister.
