The nameNahima

Nahima is a variant of Naima.

Meaning

From the Arabic naima, "gentle, blessed".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Popularity of the name Nahima

Nahima in France

1981peak year (30 births)
560babies named Nahima in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nahima was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 205 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Nahima. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Nahima in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Nahima in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nahima mean?

From the Arabic naima, "gentle, blessed".

What is the origin of the name Nahima?

Arabic.

Is Nahima a girl's or a boy's name?

Nahima is a girl's name.