UK girl's name
Blima
A feminine name of German origin meaning "flower" or "blossom".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Blima is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Blima popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2006 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Blima. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Blima ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 girls were registered as Blima.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Blima as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Blima mean?
The name Blima has its roots in the Yiddish language, which is a dialect of High German spoken by Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe. The name is derived from the German word "blume," meaning "flower." It is believed to have originated in the 18th or 19th century.
Blima was a popular name among Ashkenazi Jewish communities, particularly in Poland, Russia, and other parts of Eastern Europe. The name's association with the natural imagery of a flower likely contributed to its appeal and widespread use.
While there are no known references to the name Blima in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has appeared in various historical records and documents from the 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in birth records, census data, and other official documents from that time period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Blima was Blima Waxman (1876-1942), a Jewish poet and writer from Poland. She is renowned for her contributions to Yiddish literature and her advocacy for women's rights.
Another notable figure was Blima Zelitzky (1904-1942), a Jewish teacher and activist from Poland. She played a significant role in organizing underground education for Jewish children during World War II and was tragically killed during the Holocaust.
Blima Jacobson (1887-1971) was a prominent Yiddish theater actress and director from Russia. She made significant contributions to the development of Yiddish theater in the United States and helped popularize the art form among Jewish communities in the early 20th century.
Blima Eisenberg (1892-1972) was a Yiddish writer and journalist from Ukraine. She wrote extensively on Jewish culture, literature, and social issues, and her works were widely read in the Yiddish-speaking world.
Blima Kern (1921-2019) was a Holocaust survivor and author from Poland. She chronicled her experiences during World War II and the horrors of the Holocaust in her memoir, "Chapters of My Life."
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Blima throughout history, reflecting its cultural significance and enduring legacy within the Ashkenazi Jewish community.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Blima over time
The chart below shows babies named Blima registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Blima, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blima by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Blima was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5088 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4755 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Blima
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Blima: questions and answers
How popular is the name Blima in the UK right now?
In 2021, Blima was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Blima most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Blima in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Blima?
A feminine name of German origin meaning "flower" or "blossom".
How many people are called Blima in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Blima across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.