What is the origin of the name Naimah?

Naimah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Naimah?

Naimah is currently ranked #6825 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Naimah?

Naimah is pronounced nay-EE-mah.

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GirlArabic

Naimah

nay-EE-mah

Popularity

#6825

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,641

Peak Year

#77 in 2011

First Recorded

1976

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Naimah is an Arabic name meaning 'tranquility', 'peacefulness', or 'contentment'.

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Nai Mai

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Nai Mai

Spelling Variations

Na'imah Naim Naama

Similar Names

Salma Yasmin Layla Aisha

Personality Traits

calmserenegentlepeaceful

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