girl's name
Nilima
NEE-lih-muh
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 46
Nilima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Nilima is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1999, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nilima Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 23 |
How Popular Is Nilima?
In 2009, Nilima was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nilima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nilima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nilima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nilima
- Pronunciation NEE-lih-muh
Sibling Names for Nilima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nilima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nilima
How popular is the name Nilima?
In 2009, Nilima was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Nilima a girl's or a boy's name?
Nilima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nilima?
Nilima has 3 syllables.
When was Nilima most popular?
Nilima peaked in 1999, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.