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Neema vs Najma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neema

Girl #4,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, blessing, prosperity"

Origin: Arabic via Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili East African Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,332
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Najma

Girl #6,426 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Star, celestial body"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili Somali East African North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,426
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Neema Rank #4,332
Najma Rank #6,426

Neema is more popular, ranked #4332 vs #6426 for Najma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neema or Najma more popular?

Neema is more popular, ranked #4332 compared to Najma at #6426 in the United States.

What do Neema and Najma mean?

Neema means "grace, blessing, prosperity" (Arabic via Swahili origin). Najma means "Star, celestial body" (Arabic origin).

Are Neema and Najma boy or girl names?

Neema is primarily a girl name. Najma is primarily a girl name.

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