Anis vs Nima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,601
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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
Nicknames
Nim, Nims

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Popularity Comparison

Anis Rank #6,601
Nima Rank #6,430

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #6601 for Anis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anis ___

  • Anis Karim
  • Anis Rami
  • Anis Said
  • Anis Omar
  • Anis Tarek
  • Anis Nasser

Nima ___

  • Nima Sol
  • Nima Asha
  • Nima Jade
  • Nima Rose
  • Nima Layla
  • Nima Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Layla Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Sami

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anis or Nima more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Anis at #6601 in the United States.

What do Anis and Nima mean?

Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Anis and Nima boy or girl names?

Anis is primarily a boy name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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