Zia vs Nima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zia

Boy #6,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, splendor, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Italian American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,620
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Zia Rank #6,620
Nima Rank #6,430

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #6620 for Zia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zia or Nima more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Zia at #6620 in the United States.

What do Zia and Nima mean?

Zia means "light, splendor, radiance" (Arabic origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Zia and Nima boy or girl names?

Zia is primarily a boy name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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