Nima vs Petar

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

Petar

Boy #6,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Macedonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,347
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nima Rank #6,430
Petar Rank #6,347

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 vs #6430 for Nima.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nima or Petar more popular?

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do Nima and Petar mean?

Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Nima and Petar boy or girl names?

Nima is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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