Farzad vs Nima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farzad

Boy #6,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"splendid, of radiant birth"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Tajik Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,484
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Farz, Zad

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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

Farzad Rank #6,484
Nima Rank #6,430

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #6484 for Farzad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farzad ___

  • Farzad Ali
  • Farzad Reza
  • Farzad Dariush
  • Farzad Cyrus
  • Farzad Kamran
  • Farzad Nima

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 Farzad

Arash Dariush Nadia Shirin Leila

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farzad or Nima more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Farzad at #6484 in the United States.

What do Farzad and Nima mean?

Farzad means "splendid, of radiant birth" (Persian origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Farzad and Nima boy or girl names?

Farzad is primarily a boy name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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