Dima, pronounced /ˈdiːmə/, is of Slavic origin, specifically from Ukrainian and Russian languages. It's a familiar form of Dimitar or Dimitrij, derived from the Greek 'dimos', meaning 'of the earth'. In its Latin form, it translates to 'follower of Demeter', the goddess of harvest. This name gained prominence in Eastern Europe, particularly among Slavic communities. It's often used as both a given name and a nickname.
The name Dima experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years with peak years being 2002, 2007, and 2011, each having 6 or more births. However, it has been less popular since then, with only 5 births recorded annually from 2012 to 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 73 births named Dima from 1996 to 2023.