UK girl's name
Nimah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "prosperous" or "high-ranking".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nimah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nimah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 7 births.
This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Nimah. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nimah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 7 girls were registered as Nimah.
- • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nimah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
7 births
Estimated living
61
2026
Meaning
What does Nimah mean?
The name Nimah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "Nima" which means "grace" or "blessing." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period when the Arabic language and culture flourished.
Nimah has been mentioned in various historical texts and religious scriptures throughout the centuries. In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, the word "Nima" appears several times, referring to the blessings and favors bestowed upon humanity by Allah.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nimah can be traced back to the 9th century, when a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher named Nimah al-Basri lived in present-day Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the fields of theology and jurisprudence.
In the 12th century, a famous Sufi mystic and poet named Nimah al-Din Razi was born in Persia (modern-day Iran). He is remembered for his profound spiritual teachings and his influential works on Sufism and Islamic mysticism.
Another notable figure bearing the name Nimah was Nimah al-Muhtadi, a 13th-century ruler of the Abbasid Caliphate, who reigned from 1258 to 1261. He is renowned for his efforts in restoring the caliphate's authority and promoting intellectual and cultural pursuits.
During the Ottoman Empire, a distinguished scholar and jurist named Nimah Effendi lived in the 16th century. He served as the chief judge (Qadi) of Istanbul and played a significant role in the administration of justice and the interpretation of Islamic law.
In more recent history, Nimah Khalil Diab was a Lebanese poet and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was renowned for his eloquent poetry and his contributions to the Arabic literary renaissance known as the Nahda.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Nimah, reflecting its enduring presence and significance throughout the centuries in various cultures and regions influenced by the Arabic language and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nimah over time
The chart below shows babies named Nimah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nimah, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nimah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nimah 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 | #4421 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4076 | 29 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3623 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Nimah
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nimah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nimah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nimah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nimah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 7 babies registered as Nimah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nimah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "prosperous" or "high-ranking".
How many people are called Nimah in the UK?
A total of 61 babies have been registered as Nimah across the 15 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.