Rising since 2008, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Rima since 1927
Babies named Rima per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rima's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 177 |
| 1970s | 185 |
| 1980s | 251 |
| 1990s | 243 |
| 2000s | 153 |
| 2010s | 281 |
| 2020s | 153 |
Meaning & origin
Rima is a name of Arabic origin, often linked to the graceful white antelope. It first entered U.S. records in 1927 and has seen a steady rise in use since 2008. In 2025, the name ranked 3975, with a frequency of 1 in 44,646 births, and reached its peak popularity that same year. The name is most commonly found in California. While its exact etymology is debated, the association with beauty and delicacy remains consistent.
Rima is often traced to Arabic rīm (ريم), referring to a white antelope or gazelle, symbolizing grace and beauty. The name is used across the Arabic-speaking world and has also been adopted in other cultures, sometimes as a variant of the Hebrew name Rina or as a short form of names like Rimsha.
Where Rima is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rima” around the world
Where Rima lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Rima
Names that share Rima's style, for a brother or sister.
