Nima vs Younus

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

Popularity Comparison

Nima Rank #6,430
Younus Rank #6,545

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 vs #6545 for Younus.

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

Younus ___

  • Younus Ali
  • Younus Hassan
  • Younus Ibrahim
  • Younus Omar
  • Younus Khalid
  • Younus Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

If you choose Younus

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nima or Younus more popular?

Nima is more popular, ranked #6430 compared to Younus at #6545 in the United States.

What do Nima and Younus mean?

Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin). Younus means "dove" (Arabic origin).

Are Nima and Younus boy or girl names?

Nima is primarily a boy name. Younus is primarily a boy name.

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