Holding steady.
Popularity of Rimsha since 1994
Babies named Rimsha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rimsha's real moment was 2012.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rimsha is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'a bunch of flowers' or 'bouquet.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting a relatively recent adoption in the English-speaking world. The name reached its peak popularity in 2012, when it was given to the most girls in a single year. Since then, its usage has remained stable, as indicated by its trajectory. The name is almost exclusively used for girls and has strong cultural ties to Arabic-speaking communities. While it has not yet broken into the top ranks of popularity nationally, Rimsha carries a gentle, nature-inspired meaning that appeals to parents seeking a name with a floral connotation.
Rimsha is derived from the Arabic word for 'bunch of flowers' or 'bouquet.' It is a relatively modern given name, first recorded in the United States in 1994. The name saw its peak popularity in 2012 and has since maintained a stable level of use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rimi, Rim
Sibling names for Rimsha
Names that share Rimsha's style, for a brother or sister.
