Nyimah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 82 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nyimah peaked during the Gen Z era, when 12 babies received this name in a single year (2011). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Nyimah has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Nyimah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nyimah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, related to the Arabic name Naima or Ni'ma, meaning 'blessing, comfort, tranquility' — a name that expresses gratitude for a cherished child.
The "Ny-" spelling reflects an American adaptation of the Arabic original, giving it a visual freshness while preserving the melodic sound. Names with this meaning have long been popular in Muslim communities, and Nyimah's flowing sound has a universal appeal beyond any single cultural context.
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Phonetically, Nyimah 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 Nyimah’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nyimah has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 51 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 31 | — |
The Story of Nyimah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Nyimah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Nyimah are most likely born between 2006 and 2019.
How rare is Nyimah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nyimah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 51 births that decade.
Nyimah by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2006–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | #17339 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13978 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14110 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16019 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16352 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9579 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13152 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12200 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14983 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19750 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11213 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2019