Naimah
Meaning of Naimah
Naimah is a feminine given name rooted in Arabic, derived from na‘mah meaning “blessing,” “comfort,” or “tranquility.” Through historic cultural exchange, it also appears in Swahili-speaking communities, retaining a consistent phonetic identity as NY-mah (IPA: /naɪˈmɑː/, /naɪˈmɑh/) across both languages. U.S. Social Security data trace its emergence in the late 1970s—peaking at rank 716 in 1978—before it settled into a range between the 700s and 900s in subsequent decades. In 2024, Naimah ranks 933rd with 17 registrations, reflecting modest but sustained usage. It may not headline popularity charts, but at least it sidesteps the volatility of fleeting fads, appealing to parents who value cultural resonance and understated individuality.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as NY-mah (/naɪˈmɑː/)
Swahili
- Pronunced as NY-mah (/naɪˈmɑh/)
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