Total births
1,052
Unisex name · since 1971
Nima
1,052 babies named Nima in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6269
- among boys today
- 1,052
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Nima currently ranks #6269 among unisex names in America, with 1,052 babies recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Nima recorded 1,052 times among boys since 1971, holding rank #6269 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #6269 among boys today
- 1,052 born since 1971
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nima is currently the #6269 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 1,052 born since 1971, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6269
- among boys today
- 1,052
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Nima vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6269
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Nima was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
41 babies were named Nima in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Nima compares
1,052 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nima's all-time total is 187% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nima | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,052 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nima's full recorded timeline at 2000, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nima at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#6,269
Active since
1971
Nima popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Nima popularity over time - girls
369 total births recorded since 1921 (Nima as girls' name)
Nima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nima's strongest decade.
309 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Nima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 68
1970s
68 births
- 1980s
1980s
292 births
- 1990s
1990s
309 births
- 2000s
2000s
200 births
- 2010s 94
2010s
94 births
- 2020s 89
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 309 births (29% of all-time use).
How Nima compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nima's total volume
Nima vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nima by state
Where Nima concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 414 | 39.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Nima's total US births 39.4%
Even split
414 of 1,052 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nima? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 1,052 babies named Nima. Today it holds rank #6269 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 41 births.
When was Nima most popular? ▼
Nima was most popular in the 1990s decade with 309 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Nima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nima are California (414 births), Texas (10 births), Maryland (7 births).
Is Nima a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nima is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,052 births, and as a girl's name it has 369 births.
How long has the name Nima been used? ▼
Nima has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nima? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nimrod, Nimai, Nimesh, Nimit, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nima's data
- Nima's decade-level peak was the 1990s (309 total births); usage has since declined to 89 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nimas (414 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nima
Nearby Names Like Nima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nima
Nimrod Boy
333 births
Nimai Boy
#7055 88 births
Nimesh Boy
67 births
Nimit Boy
#12832 60 births
Nimalan Boy
#10598 48 births
Compare Nima side by side: Nima vs Nimrod Nima vs Nimai Nima vs Nimesh
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nima
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nima: #6269 Unisex Name - 1,052 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nima. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nima draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.