Holding steady.
Popularity of Taima since 1978
Babies named Taima per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taima is a rare name in the United States, first appearing on birth certificates in 1978. It never entered the top 1,000, so its one-in-N rate is unavailable, but its user count is minimal. The name's peak year was 1996, and its trajectory has been stable since, with a small but consistent number of babies receiving it each year. Its origins are debated: it may be a variant of the Arabic Tayma, meaning 'kindness,' or a modern English invention, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names. In the 1990s, the name saw its most notable use, but it remains an uncommon choice with no strong regional preference across U.S. states.
The name Taima appears to have multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Tayma or Taima, which means 'kindness' or 'compassion'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage, perhaps a feminine form of Taim or a creative respelling of Tama. In the United States, it first appeared on birth records in 1978 and saw modest use, likely influenced by broader trends in short, vowel-ending names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tai, Mimi
Sibling names for Taima
Names that share Taima's style, for a brother or sister.
