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Dima

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninggentle rain · Arabic

Dima is an Arabic girl name meaning “gentle rain”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationDima peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Dima you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Dima would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 123,457 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryDima first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
Baby in a floral onesie lying on a bed
hello, little Dima

US births per million girls, 1983–2025

07.515198320002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Dima

Dima is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “gentle rain”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Dima

What does the name Dima mean?

Dima means “gentle rain” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Millie (“gentle strength”), Yuna (“often gentle”), Halima (“gentle, patient”) and Mildred (“gentle strength”).

What is the origin of the name Dima?

Dima is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Dima a boy or girl name?

Dima is a girl name. In 2025, 13 US girls were named Dima.

How popular is the name Dima?

Dima ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #5,130. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,560 places.

What names are similar to Dima?

If you like Dima, you might also like Millie, Yuna, Halima and Mildred.

What should I know before naming my baby Dima?

Dima is an Arabic girl name meaning “gentle rain”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.