Dima
Primarily a girl's name of Russian origin with 397 recorded births. Also given to 79 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A transliteration of the Russian male given name diminutive Ди́ма (Díma).
Dima is a girl's and boy's baby name of Russian and Arabic origin. As a Russian name, it is a diminutive of Dmitri (from the Greek Demetrios, meaning 'earth-lover' or 'devoted to Demeter'). In Arabic, Dima means 'rain' or 'continuous rainfall,' associated with abundance and blessing.
Dima works beautifully across cultures — in Russia it is a gender-neutral nickname, in the Arab world it is a distinctly feminine name of rain and blessing, and in both it sounds modern and minimal.
EtymologyShow more
Dima is built from 4 letters and two syllables — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Russian naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Dima creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dima climbed 4254 spots in the last 20 years — from #10932 to #6678.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 74 | #7887 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 167 | #7552 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 89 | #11788 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 62 | #9135 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #10707 | — |
The Story of Dima
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Dima is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Dima are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Dima?
Only about 1 in every 211,765 babies born in 2024 was named Dima — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 167 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Dima by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Dima per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1983–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | #6678 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11457 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8665 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6232 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6401 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7456 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6083 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5713 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5180 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7063 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7772 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7491 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7931 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9309 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11517 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12757 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12929 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18396 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15661 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9627 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Dima as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Dima has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 79 births since 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2024