Aaima

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 120 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Aaima is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 120 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Aaima is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Aaima is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'leader' or 'one who leads' — from the Arabic imam (leader, one who stands in front). In Islamic tradition, the imam leads congregational prayers; the name's feminine form suggests a natural leader and guide.

Aaima is used in Pakistani and Muslim diaspora communities. The doubled opening -aa reflects the long vowel in the original Arabic pronunciation. It is a name of genuine aspiration — a daughter destined to lead, to stand at the front, to show others the way.

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Aaima is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Aaima has been recorded as a girl's name since 2013, with 120 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

120

Total births

Since 2013

2016

Peak

21 births

2013

First recorded

11 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Aaima has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.

First appeared: 2013Peak: 2016 (21 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Aaima
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	34	#11445	▼
2010s	86	#9039	—

The Story of Aaima

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Aaima is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aaima are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.

How rare is Aaima?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aaima is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 86 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Aaima by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(11 years, 2013–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Aaima
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	13	#8048	+6 (85.7%)
2022	7	#12239	+2 (40.0%)
2021	5	#15249	-4 (-44.4%)
2020	9	#10244	0
2019	9	#10473	-2 (-18.2%)
2018	11	#9149	-1 (-8.3%)
2017	12	#8775	-9 (-42.9%)
2016	21	#5985	+9 (75.0%)
2015	12	#8930	0
2014	12	#8964	+3 (33.3%)
2013	9	#10998	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaima a boy's or girl's name?

Aaima is primarily a girl's name.

When was Aaima most popular?

Aaima reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 21 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Aaima?

Aaima is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 120 babies in the U.S. since 2013. Its peak was in 2016.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2023