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neh-EH-mah or NEE-mah
Neema
OriginSwahili, Arabic
Meaning"divine grace, blessing"
GenderGirl
About Neema
The name Neema peaked for girls at #3369 in 2019. The name is most popular in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Neema is occasionally used for boys in 2005.
Pronounced neh-EH-mah or NEE-mah. 2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Neema ranked #4523 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3369 in 2019.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,523 | 32 | 17.9 |
| 2015 | #4,945 | 28 | 15.7 |
| 2016 | #4,499 | 32 | 18.1 |
| 2017 | #4,662 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2018 | #4,428 | 32 | 18.8 |
| 2019 | #3,369 | 47 | 28 |
| 2020 | #4,518 | 30 | 18.6 |
| 2021 | #3,538 | 44 | 26.8 |
| 2022 | #4,174 | 35 | 21.3 |
| 2023 | #4,337 | 33 | 20.6 |
| 2024 | #4,341 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2025 | #4,523 | 31 | 19.3 |
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