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Neema
OriginSwahili, Arabic
Meaning"divine grace, blessing"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girls#4523
2025 SSA
About Neema
Ultimately from the Arabic ni'ma, this Swahili name celebrates the blessing of a baby. Also used as a masculine name, Neema is notably borne by film director Neema Barnette and activist Neema Namadamu.
Neema is also given to boys.
Pronounced NAY-muh.
As of October 2026, Neema ranked #12774 in US births in 2005 SSA, peaked at #3224 in 1984.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,107
Girls #4,523
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,523 | 32 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,945 | 28 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,499 | 32 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,662 | 30 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #4,428 | 32 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,369 | 47 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,518 | 30 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,538 | 44 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,174 | 35 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,337 | 33 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,341 | 33 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #4,523 | 31 |
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Famous Neemas
- Neema BarnetteGirl
American film director
- Neema NamadamuGirl
Congolese rights activist
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