Naimah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Naimah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 1,641 babies have been named Naimah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Naimah is past its peak , currently ranked #6,737 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,737
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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About the Name Naimah
Naimah is a girl name .
Naimah is currently ranked #6,737 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Naimah include Nai, Naim, Naimy, Naimie, Nay, Naie, and Naikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Naimah include Naima . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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