Niema
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 507 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
female equivalent of niemy (“mute person”)
Niema is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, related to the Arabic ni'ma meaning 'blessing' or 'grace' — a name that expresses gratitude for a child's arrival as a gift.
Niema is used across Arabic-speaking communities and in Muslim families worldwide. It has appeared occasionally in American records, particularly in African American communities where Arabic-origin names carry cultural and spiritual significance. The name's meaning makes it a deeply meaningful choice for parents.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Niema belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Niema’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Niema has 44+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 111 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 139 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 51 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 106 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 88 | — |
The Story of Niema
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Niema is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Niema are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Niema?
With 507 total births on record, Niema remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 139 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Niema by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Niema per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1970–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #14807 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14639 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12125 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10357 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8654 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11541 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10666 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10728 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14215 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18796 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6784 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6574 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7596 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4250 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4539 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5187 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7063 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11763 |
| 1998 | 6 | #13636 |
| 1997 | 6 | #13253 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2022