Naima
Naima is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “tranquil, serene, living in comfort.”
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how do you pronounce Naima?
nah-EE-mah
where does the name Naima come from?
As an Arabic name, Naima (نعيمة) means living in comfort or bliss. Separately, Naima is a Finnish variant of Naimi, from Naemi, the form of Naomi in older Finnish Bibles.
Naima derives from 'naim' meaning paradise, bliss, or comfortable living, connected to the Quranic concept of 'naim' — the blessings and pleasures of paradise. The name envisions a life of peace, contentment, and divine blessing, making it one of the most aspirational names in Arabic tradition.
the history of Naima
John Coltrane's 1959 jazz ballad Naima, named for his wife Juanita Naima Grubbs, first appeared on the album Giant Steps.
how popular is this name?
Naima has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 4 years since 2005. It peaked at #890 in 2006, and ranked #945 in 2008.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2008 | #945 |
| 2007 | #902 |
| 2006 | #890 |
| 2005 | #891 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Naima fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Naima?
- Naima Mora (American model and America's Next Top Model winner)
- John Coltrane's 'Naima' (jazz standard named for his first wife)
what are the nicknames and variants of Naima?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Naima?
what names go well with Naima?
Sibling names that share Naima's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Naima
What does the name Naima mean?
Naima means “tranquil, serene, living in comfort”.
What is the origin of the name Naima?
Naima comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Naimi.
How popular is the name Naima?
Naima ranked #945 in the US in 2008, according to Social Security data.
Is Naima a boy or girl name?
Naima is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Naima?
Naima is pronounced nah-EE-mah, with 3 syllables.
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