Niema
Every Niema since 1970 — 513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niema
Niema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,449 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 513 American babies have been named Niema. Its peak came in 2008, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Niema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,449 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,817 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,646 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,128 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,360 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,655 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,542 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,670 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,731 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,216 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,801 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,784 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,575 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,598 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,252 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,540 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,188 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,063 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,763 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,233 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,009 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,984 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,688 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,713 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,906 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niema in 2025?
Niema ranked #14,449 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niema?
513 babies have been named Niema in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niema most popular?
Niema peaked in 2008, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Niema a boy or girl name?
Niema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niema rising or falling?
Niema is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.