Mahad 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

Mahad Rank #6,480
Nima Rank #6,430

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #6480 for Mahad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahad ___

  • Mahad Ali
  • Mahad Hassan
  • Mahad Omar
  • Mahad Ibrahim
  • Mahad Yusuf
  • Mahad Abdi

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 Mahad

Faadumo Khadija Nuurto Abdi Omar

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahad or Nima more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Mahad at #6480 in the United States.

What do Mahad and Nima mean?

Mahad means "thanks, gratitude" (Somali origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Mahad and Nima boy or girl names?

Mahad is primarily a boy name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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