Rima
Meaningwhite antelope · Arabic
Rima is an Arabic girl name meaning “white antelope”. 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.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Rima and you get Amir, Mari and Mira. Same letters, different names.
- GenerationRima peaked in 1966, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Rima you'd meet today is about 59 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Rimas too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Rima would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 44,643 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRima first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
US births per million girls, 1927–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Rima
Rima is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “white antelope”. 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 1960s and is climbing again now. 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 Rima
What does the name Rima mean?
Rima means “white antelope” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Reema (“white antelope”).
What is the origin of the name Rima?
Rima is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Rima a boy or girl name?
Rima is a girl name. In 2025, 36 US girls were named Rima.
How popular is the name Rima?
Rima ranked #3,975 for US girls in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 1966, when it reached #2,453. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,339 places.
What names are similar to Rima?
If you like Rima, you might also like Reema.
What should I know before naming my baby Rima?
Rima is an Arabic girl name meaning “white antelope”. 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.