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Nima vs Baz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nima

Boy #6,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sun; day of the sun"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Tibetan Nepali Sherpa Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,430
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Baz

Boy #6,587 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Sebaste (via Sebastian)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,587
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nima Rank #6,430
Baz Rank #6,587

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #6587 for Baz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nima or Baz more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Baz at #6587 in the United States.

What do Nima and Baz mean?

Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin). Baz means "from Sebaste (via Sebastian)" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Nima and Baz boy or girl names?

Nima is primarily a boy name. Baz is primarily a boy name.

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