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Nasima

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningbreeze · Arabic

Nasima is an Arabic girl name meaning “breeze”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationNasima is having its moment right now. Most Nasimas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • HistoryNasima first shows up in US birth records in 2022, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Nasima

US births per million girls, 2022–2025

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

About the name Nasima

Nasima is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “breeze”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Nasima

What does the name Nasima mean?

Nasima means “breeze” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Keanu (“the cool breeze”), Aura (“breeze”), Brisa (“breeze”) and Pavan (“wind, breeze”).

What is the origin of the name Nasima?

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

Is Nasima a boy or girl name?

Nasima is a girl name.

How popular is the name Nasima?

Nasima is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #13,592 in 2022, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Nasima?

If you like Nasima, you might also like Keanu, Aura, Brisa and Pavan.

What should I know before naming my baby Nasima?

Nasima is an Arabic girl name meaning “breeze”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.