Neema
- Pronunciation
- [Nee-ma]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Meaning "Born At A Prosperous Time."
- Origin
- African
Neema Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 753 baby girls have been named Neema. The name peaked in 2019 with 47 US births that year (rank #3369). In 2024, ranked #4341 nationally — 972 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Neema
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Neema births are: Texas (23), Arizona (5), California (5).
Other African-Origin Names Like Neema
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5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Neema's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Neema
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Compare Neema to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Neema against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).