Nima vs Umair

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

All Clear

Umair

Boy #6,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,515
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Umi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nima Rank #6,430
Umair Rank #6,515

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #6515 for Umair.

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

Umair ___

  • Umair Hassan
  • Umair Ali
  • Umair Malik
  • Umair Ibrahim
  • Umair Tariq
  • Umair Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

If you choose Umair

Zaid Bilal Fatima Aisha Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nima or Umair more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Umair at #6515 in the United States.

What do Nima and Umair mean?

Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin). Umair means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Nima and Umair boy or girl names?

Nima is primarily a boy name. Umair is primarily a boy name.

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