Naima
Meaningblissful · Arabic
Naima is an Arabic girl name meaning “blissful”. 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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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Naima and you get Amani and Amina. Same letters, different names.
- GenerationNaima peaked in 2006, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Naima you'd meet today is about 19 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Naima would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 17,094 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNaima first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
US births per million girls, 1969–2025
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About the name Naima
Naima is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “blissful”. 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 2000s, 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
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Naima
What does the name Naima mean?
Naima means “blissful” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Elysia (“blissful paradise”).
What is the origin of the name Naima?
Naima is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Naima a boy or girl name?
Naima is a girl name. In 2025, 94 US girls were named Naima.
How popular is the name Naima?
Naima ranked #2,017 for US girls in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2006, when it reached #890. Over the last five years it has slipped 289 places.
What names are similar to Naima?
If you like Naima, you might also like Elysia.
What should I know before naming my baby Naima?
Naima is an Arabic girl name meaning “blissful”. 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.