The nameNaim
Naim is an Arabic name of comfort and ease.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Naim comes from the Arabic na'im, "bliss, comfort".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In the United States Naim reached 1204th place in 1976. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1010th, in 1997.
Naim in other languages
Naïm transcribes the Arabic Naim, "gentle, blissful". It is Naim in Turkish and Albanian and Naeem in South Asia. The feminine is Naima.
Popularity of the name Naim
Naim in the United States
Naim was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 633 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Naim. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Naim in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 98 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.
Naim in France
Naim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 7,745 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Naim. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Naim in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 950 births a year.
Naim in Belgium
Sibling names for Naim
Names from the same generation as Naim, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naim mean?
Naim comes from the Arabic na'im, "bliss, comfort".
What is the origin of the name Naim?
Arabic.
Is Naim a girl's or a boy's name?
Naim is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Naim?
In 2024, Naim was the 1579th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 109 births.
What are good sibling names for Naim?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nour, Sana, Jamila and Halima for a sister, Rami, Ayman, Aziz and Bilal for a brother.