Nilima is a distinctive choice, ranked #5556 in 2009. Your child is likely to be the only Nilima in their class.
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UK Rank 2009
#5556
About the Name Nilima
Nilima has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2294 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #2189 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.
Nilima is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nilima
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Nilima per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nilima in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nilima has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2294 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2189 in 1999. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Nilima is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Nilima (2009)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2294 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nilima
Likely around 1 other Nilima in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2009)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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