Nima vs Rostam

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

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Rostam

Boy #6,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, heroic warrior"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan Tajik

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,474
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ros, Rosta

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Popularity Comparison

Nima Rank #6,430
Rostam Rank #6,474

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #6474 for Rostam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nima ___

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

Rostam ___

  • Rostam Ali
  • Rostam Dariush
  • Rostam Cyrus
  • Rostam Kaveh
  • Rostam Mehran
  • Rostam Arash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nima or Rostam more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Rostam at #6474 in the United States.

What do Nima and Rostam mean?

Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin). Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Nima and Rostam boy or girl names?

Nima is primarily a boy name. Rostam is primarily a boy name.

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