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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dima — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dim|Dimani
Slavic◈ Unisex · 58% boy · 42% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Dima

◈

DEE-muh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#6678
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#6678
Popularity score: 11
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#6232 in 2021
5yr
+4779 ranks
Velocity
+4779
Birth frequency
4.7 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#11236
Popularity score: 6
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#11236 in 2024
5yr
+1454 ranks
Velocity
+1454
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #11236 · Rising since 2023

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Slavic boy names
Dima

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11236

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6678 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Slavic girl names
Dima

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6678

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+4779 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
24 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
SlavicRussianClassicUnisex2-syllableDiminutiveModernWarmInternationalShortVintage-modern
Character
quiet determinationthoughtful naturesteady reliabilityunderstated strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dimas

vocaldeterminedartisticcharismaticaccomplished
STRONG
High confidence

Dima is a Slavic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6678 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +4779 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11236 · very rare
Dima at a Glance
Meaning:A diminutive form of Dmitri, derived from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture. Carries connotations of fertility and earthly abundance.
Language root:Russian · Old Church Slavic
Peak rank:#6232 in 2021
5yr change:+4779 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #6678 · Boy #11236
Notable bearers
Dima Bilan
Russian singer, Eurovision winner 2008
Similar Sound
DmitriDemetriDimitriMimaDinaTima
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dima
Sasha◈AnyaLev◈Asha◈Kai◈MayaOrsonSofia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dima · Overview
Summary

Dima is a Slavic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6678 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Dima scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 4779 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
58% boy · 42% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Modern character
Dima carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Dima is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
dima.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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