Girl Name · English Origin
Rima
Rima — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Strong counsel", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Rayma is on your shortlist, Rima belongs in the same conversation.
Rima meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Strong counsel
Origin: English naming roots help connect Rima to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Rima as R·I·M·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Rima is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Rima variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Rimaa, Rimae, Rimay, Rim.
- Nicknames: Rima works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Rima with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Rima middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Rayma, Roma, Rina, Rion, Rana — full picks on the sibling names for Rima guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Rima? Browse our names like Rima guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Rima
What does the name Rima mean?
Rima means "Strong counsel" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Rima?
Rima originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Rima?
Rima has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Rima a boy's or girl's name?
Rima is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Rima in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Rima sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Rima?
Names that share Rima's sound and style include Rayma, Roma, Rina, Rion, Rana.
What middle names pair well with Rima?
Good middle-name fits for Rima pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Rima is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Rima is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Rima?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rima share its rhythm without rhyming — Rayma, Roma, Rina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.