Blessing, favor, or grace
Niema is a variant of the Arabic name Ni'mah, which signifies a gift or a favor bestowed by God. It is often used to express gratitude for a child's birth. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Hebrew word for 'pleasant'.
Less common today
Niema isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,209 in 2008.
Award-winning American film and television director
Prominent humanitarian surgeon and public health specialist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
