Nima
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nima first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 339 babies have been named Nima in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nima is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,454 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,454
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nima is also used as a boy name, ranked #6430.
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About the Name Nima
Nima is a girl name .
Is Nima a boy or girl name? Nima is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,454 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,430. Nima is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nima is currently ranked #13,454 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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