Arshad vs Nima

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
Nicknames
Nim, Nims

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arshad Rank #6,369
Nima Rank #6,430

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 vs #6430 for Nima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arshad ___

  • Arshad Ali
  • Arshad Hassan
  • Arshad Omar
  • Arshad Zain
  • Arshad Bilal
  • Arshad Tariq

Nima ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arshad

Farhan Imran Zara Ayesha Fatima

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshad or Nima more popular?

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do Arshad and Nima mean?

Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Arshad and Nima boy or girl names?

Arshad is primarily a boy name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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