The baby name Nileema is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-LEE-ma (IPA: /niːˈliːmə/).
The baby name Nileema is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-LEE-ma (IPA: /niːˈliːmə/).
Nileema is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Nileema is a feminine Indian name rooted in Sanskrit nīlimā (नीलिमा), meaning “blueness” or “deep-blue hue” - a poetic reference to the color of the sky, monsoon waters, and the divine shade associated with Krishna. In modern Indo‑Aryan and Dravidian languages it conveys serenity, depth, and beauty, sometimes interpreted as “azure” or “sapphire-like radiance.”
The name entered widespread use in the twentieth century across North and Western India, especially Marathi, Hindi, and Bengali communities, and remains familiar in the diaspora. Spelling reflects transliteration: Nileema, Nilima, and Neelima are common variants; nicknames include Nili and Neelu. Related cognates are Neelam and Nila, though with distinct meanings. Notable bearers include the Indian social worker Nileema Mishra. Parents often choose Nileema for its calm, luminous imagery and auspicious color symbolism in South Asian culture.
Nileema is seldom given. We have only 16 recorded uses of it on record, from 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #404 | 3 | 8,413 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #646 | 9 | 13,121 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
Nileema is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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