Naima

Naima is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 86 girls in the United States.

Naima at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Naima

Naima belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Naima first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #891 in 2006, and in 2024 86 babies received the name — 4,661 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Naima in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#891 in 2006
Peak year
2007
Babies named Naima in 2024
86
Total since 1880
4,661

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naima mean?

The meaning of Naima is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Naima a boy or girl name?

Naima is a girl name. In 2024, 86 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Naima?

Naima comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Naima?

Naima first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #891 in 2006, and 86 babies were given the name in 2024.

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