UK girl's name
Nema
A feminine name from Arabic meaning "grace, blessing, boon".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nema is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nema popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Nema is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nema. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nema ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Nema.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nema as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nema mean?
The name Nema has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "na'ima," meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil." This name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam in the Middle East.
Nema was a relatively common name among the Arab population during the medieval period, particularly in regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Levant. It was often given to children as a wish for them to lead a peaceful and serene life.
In Islamic tradition, the name Nema is not explicitly mentioned in religious texts such as the Quran or Hadith. However, its meaning aligns with the teachings of Islam, which emphasize the importance of inner peace and tranquility.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nema was Nema al-Hadrami, a renowned Arab scholar who lived in the 9th century. He was known for his contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
Another notable figure was Nema al-Qurtubi, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and writer from the city of Cordoba, in present-day Spain. His poetic works were widely celebrated during his time and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.
In the 13th century, Nema al-Dimashqi was a prominent Syrian scholar and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He authored several treatises on various medical topics and was highly regarded for his expertise.
During the 14th century, Nema ibn al-Muqaddam was a renowned calligrapher and artist from the city of Cairo, in present-day Egypt. His intricate calligraphic works adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the region.
In the 16th century, Nema al-Maqdisi was a Palestinian scholar and poet who gained recognition for his literary works, particularly his poetry, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.
While the name Nema was more prevalent in the past, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, it has maintained a presence throughout history and across various cultures, carrying with it the essence of peace and tranquility.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nema by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nema 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nema: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nema in the UK right now?
In 2012, Nema was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nema most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Nema in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nema?
A feminine name from Arabic meaning "grace, blessing, boon".
How many people are called Nema in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nema across the 1 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.