Nima
Nima is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Blessed, half-moon, or sun.
Origin and history
Nima is a name with roots in both Persian culture, where it means 'blessed' or 'half-moon', and Tibetan tradition, where it signifies 'sun'. In the United States, it is a rare male name that offers a soft, international sound.
Popularity in the United States
1,052 babies in the United States have been named Nima since 1880. It ranks #3633 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1838.
States where it is most popular
- CA (95 %)
- TX (2.3 %)
- MD (1.6 %)
- NY (1.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 292 |
| 1990-2000 | 309 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 94 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Nima
- Nima Arkani-Hamed: Theoretical Physicist, Professor
- Nima Yushij: Poet
Fun facts
- While in Persian Nima is associated with being blessed or a half-moon, in Tibetan it refers directly to the sun.
- Nima Yushij was a celebrated Iranian poet considered the father of modern Persian poetry.