Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Rima as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rima

♡Add to my Name List

The baby name Rima is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-ma.

Rima is Arabic, Lithuanian in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Origin: Arabic, Lithuanian
Pronunciation: REE-ma

What is the meaning of the name Rima ?

The baby name Rima is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-ma.

Rima is Arabic, Lithuanian in Origin.

Rima is chiefly an Arabic feminine name, written ريما and based on the classical Arabic noun rīm, ريم, an early attested form in the literary language. Rīm denotes a white gazelle or antelope, especially the pale Arabian gazelle praised in Arabic poetry. The final -a in Rima reflects a common proper-name ending and a transcription of the long ī vowel rather than a separate lexical root.

The name belongs mainly to Arabic-speaking communities, with spellings such as Reema, Rima, Rym, and Rim shaped by different romanization habits. It also appears in South Asian and Indonesian naming, often through Arabic or Muslim usage, and separately as a Lithuanian short form of Rimtautė and related names. W. H. Hudson’s 1904 novel Green Mansions introduced a fictional Rima to English-language readers. In United States birth records it remains uncommon, with small annual counts and a recent high in 2015.

Rima has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rima

Rima Fakih Actor · Born 1985 · United States Rima Fakih is best known for being crowned Miss USA in 2010, making history as the first Arab American to win the title. Born in Lebanon and raised in the United States, she has also pursued a career in acting and philanthropy. Rima Kallingal Actor · Born 1984 · India Rima Kallingal is an Indian actor best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She gained recognition for her performances in films like '22 Female Kottayam' and 'Rani Padmini'. Born in 1984, Rima has also been a prominent figure in advocating for women's rights in the film industry. Rima Das Actor · Born 1982 · India Rima Das is an Indian filmmaker and actor best known for her film 'Village Rockstars', which received critical acclaim and won several awards. Born in 1982, she has made a significant impact on Indian cinema with her unique storytelling style. Her work often highlights rural life in India, bringing authentic narratives to the screen.

Rima – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
LT Girls 0 #26 710 1,904
BD Girls 0 #34 961 8,413
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
LB 0 #38 3,417 13,263
AZ 0 #42 2 706
GE 0 #43 2 997
LT 0 #46 42 949
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IN 0 #67 5 2,963
AZ Girls 0 #70 6 1,051
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
GE Girls 0 #86 19 1,564
QA 0 #88 13 7,011
ID Girls 0 #89 10 3,319
MD Girls 0 #90 3 865
KZ 0 #92 3 1,452
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
KW 0 #99 18 5,216
BD 0 #100 143 5,992
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
SY 0 #103 2,474 11,684
BN Girls 0 #106 9 5,459
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
JO 0 #110 28 2,158
JO Girls 0 #116 497 7,570
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
AE 0 #125 53 10,220
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Switzerland Girls 2024 #132 4 1,786
DZ 0 #134 6,286 20,130
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
TN 0 #137 4,064 13,765
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
LT Boys 0 #146 6 2,166
OM Girls 0 #152 267 15,987
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
QA Girls 0 #156 167 15,378
Sweden Girls 2022 #170 10 1,568
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
SA Girls 0 #180 1,361 25,931
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE Girls 0 #185 440 20,968
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
RU 0 #189 6 3,641
PS 0 #199 20 5,692
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
SA 0 #227 69 10,560
GR Girls 0 #228 15 6,293
IN Girls 0 #228 568 13,121
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
IL 0 #245 30 6,291
JP Girls 0 #246 6 6,592
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
KZ Girls 0 #248 74 5,862
TW Girls 0 #249 28 8,139
KW Girls 0 #258 278 19,177
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
PS Girls 0 #264 314 10,981
DK Girls 0 #271 46 7,429
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL Girls 0 #287 444 11,648
MA 0 #290 2,914 20,986
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
LY 0 #304 258 12,703
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SD Girls 0 #324 22 7,678
YE 0 #324 58 8,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
MU Girls 0 #332 20 8,539
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
RU Girls 0 #357 146 11,913
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
PL Girls 0 #360 5 5,096
JO Boys 0 #365 13 7,057
EG 0 #369 32 6,387
IQ Girls 0 #378 127 11,303
PH Girls 0 #379 12 13,098
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
Finland Girls 0 #382 10 1,368
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
France Girls 2021 #391 15 3,185
Austria Girls 0 #403 18 1,885
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
BH 0 #456 98 17,937
PT Girls 0 #463 9 7,952
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
IR Girls 0 #479 52 8,334
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
SG Girls 0 #491 96 18,916
RU Boys 0 #495 11 12,621
BD Boys 0 #502 75 10,045
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
CR Girls 0 #522 11 11,342
IR Boys 0 #531 22 10,162
EG Girls 0 #533 505 14,742
PS Boys 0 #539 10 10,655
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
HK Girls 0 #557 59 16,104
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
BO Girls 0 #646 6 9,488
IQ Boys 0 #656 12 13,071
Germany Girls 0 #667 174 4,949
QA Boys 0 #685 23 18,093
SG Boys 0 #688 10 17,960
IT 0 #695 20 4,183
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #716 23 3,895
KW Boys 0 #747 23 18,755
MY Girls 0 #752 248 24,821
NG Girls 0 #773 14 15,093
OM Boys 0 #830 52 17,948
NL Girls 0 #841 115 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #868 116 5,561
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
United States Girls 2024 #892 25 8,487
CL Girls 0 #907 9 14,098
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
TR 0 #943 275 19,440
IN Boys 0 #968 34 16,750
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #985 8 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,025 9 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,050 62 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,067 12 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,070 23 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,128 14 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,145 304 9,415
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,440 32 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,457 158 28,008

Rima is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Switzerland
Sweden

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Rima

Rima is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Rima is a 2 syllable name, pronounced REE-ma.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Reema, Reem, Rym and Rim.
Yes — Rima ranked #132 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Rima ranks highest in Switzerland (#132 in 2024).
Yes — 3 notable people named Rima are in our database, including Rima Fakih (Actor), Rima Kallingal (Actor), Rima Das (Actor).