Flower
Blima is a Yiddish name derived from the word 'blim', which means flower. It has long been used within Jewish communities as a gentle, nature-inspired name for girls, often symbolizing beauty and growth. While rare in the general US population, it remains a cherished traditional choice in Yiddish-speaking circles.
Less common today
Blima isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,501 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Holocaust survivor and memoirist
