Nima is of Persian origin, meaning "daybreak" or "light". It's widely used in Iran and among the Persian-speaking diaspora. Historically, it has been more common among males, but in recent years, it has also been adopted for females due to its unisex appeal. The name Nima does not have any specific pronunciation variations across languages, making it easily recognizable worldwide.
"Nima appears to have been quite popular as a baby name from the late 70s to the mid-90s, with peaks around 1982 (38 births) and 1990 (41 births). After that, its popularity declined significantly, with fewer than 20 births per year from 1995 onwards. Interestingly, there was a slight resurgence in recent years, with 15 births each in 2020 and 2021."