Neema
Girl name · African · Hindu · Persian · Swahili
Meaninggrace, blessing · Swahili
- US rank
- #4,460
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,337 in 2019
31 babies were named Neema in the US in 2025. It has dropped 7 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Neema you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Neema, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neema would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeema first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #3,337.
- Then vs nowNeema is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- MeaningIn Swahili, Neema means “grace, blessing”. Our records link it to African, Hindu and Persian roots.
About the name Neema
Neema is a girl name of African, Hindu and Persian origin meaning “grace, blessing”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ema”. US birth records list Neema for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 49 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #3,337 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,460, with 31 babies.
Origin:African namesHindu namesPersian namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.3 | 231,884 girls |
| 1980s | 3.1 | 317,460 girls |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 292,398 girls |
| 2000s | 7.0 | 141,844 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 62,189 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,244 girls |
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Questions about the name Neema
What does the name Neema mean?
Neema means “grace, blessing” in Swahili.
What is the origin of the name Neema?
Neema has African, Hindu, Persian, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Neema a boy or girl name?
Neema is a girl name.
How popular is the name Neema?
Neema ranked #4,460 for US girls in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#3,337).