Beautiful; also refers to a city in Ethiopia
As a feminine name, Jimma is often associated with the major city in southwestern Ethiopia, which was the capital of the former Kingdom of Jimma. In some African linguistic contexts, it is interpreted as 'beautiful' or 'the beautiful one.' It is exceptionally rare in the United States, offering a unique geographical and cultural connection.
Less common today
Jimma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,459 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
