Naima

Meaning of Naima

Naima means "tranquil" or "pleasant." It suggests someone who is calm and agreeable.

Naima has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Naima

After ranking as high as #890 in 2006, Naima has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Naima

• Naima Mora
  American fashion model, actress
• Naima Adedapo
  American Idol contestant
• Naima Akef
  Egyptian dancer, actress
• Naima Wifstrand
  Swedish actress, opera singer
• Naima Joris
  Belgian singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Naima

What does the name Naima mean?

Naima means naima means "tranquil" or "pleasant." it suggests someone who is calm and agreeable, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

Naima is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Naima?

Naima did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Naima most popular?

Naima peaked at #890 in 2006.