Naima
Naima is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Tranquil, pleasant, comfortable, or delicate.
Origin and history
Naima is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning tranquil, pleasant, or living a soft life. It has maintained steady, modest usage in the United States over recent decades. The name offers an appealing, melodic sound with gentle cross-cultural resonance.
Popularity in the United States
4,757 babies in the United States have been named Naima since 1880. It ranks #2538 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1511.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- NY (17.8 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 9 |
| 1970-1980 | 288 |
| 1980-1990 | 267 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,648 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,689 |
| 2020-2029 | 592 |
Famous people named Naima
- Naima Mora: Model, Actress
- Naima Adedapo: Singer, Dancer
Fun facts
- Legendary saxophonist John Coltrane named one of his most famous jazz ballads 'Naima' after his wife, Naima Coltrane.
- Derived from the Arabic root n-'-m, which relates to comfort, bliss, and soft living.