Girl Name
Rima
Rima is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Rima — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Rayma is on your shortlist, Rima belongs in the same conversation.
Rima meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Rima has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
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 has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Rima?
The exact origin of Rima is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
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.