Cia vs Nima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cia

Girl #13,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, ancient (from Celtic root)"

Origin: Welsh/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,324
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ci

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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

Cia Rank #13,324
Nima Rank #6,430

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #13324 for Cia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cia ___

  • Cia Rose
  • Cia Wyn
  • Cia Bron
  • Cia Mair
  • Cia Sian
  • Cia Ffion

Nima ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cia

Seren Ffion Rhiannon Bronwyn Eirwen

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cia or Nima more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Cia at #13324 in the United States.

What do Cia and Nima mean?

Cia means "pure, ancient (from Celtic root)" (Welsh/Celtic origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Cia and Nima boy or girl names?

Cia is primarily a girl name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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