Neema Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEE-ma / ˈniː.məSwahili
Meaning
prosperity
Historical & Cultural Background
Neema is a name of Swahili origin, commonly used in East African countries. It reflects positive attributes such as wealth and abundance. The name is often given to boys in hopes of a prosperous future. It is also used in various cultural contexts within the Swahili-speaking community.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Neema was first seen in the United States in 1977. Neema has ranked as high as #1280 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Neema has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Neema (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |