Neema Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
East African
Gender Distribution:
27% Masculine / 73% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Neema means 'grace' or 'blessing'.
Meaning of the Name Neema
Neema is a Swahili name that means 'grace' or 'blessing'. It is often given to girls as a representation of the positive qualities they bring into the world. With two syllables, Neema has its origins in the East African region, particularly in countries like Tanzania and Kenya.
Popularity of the Name Neema
The popularity for the name Neema peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 47 births, which ranked number 6,023 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Neema had the most female births in 2019 with 47, which ranked number 3,332 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1999 with 18, which ranked number 3,984 out of 11,611 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Neema has increased sharply over the last ten years from 20 births to 34 births, an increase of 70.00%. Among females, Neema has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 34 births, an increase of 70.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Neema
- 20 Year Trend of Neema: 100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Neema: 70.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Neema: 70.00%
Popularity of Neema by State
Among females, Neema was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in AZ, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Neema. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Neema
- Total Births of Neema: 36 (5.45%)
- Female Births of Neema: 36 (5.45%)
Given the upward trend of Neema over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.45% increase in total births, for a total of 36 births in 2024. For Females, births for Neema have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 36 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.45%.