Girl · #11,069 in 2026

Nimar

Nimar or Nimad is the southwestern region of Madhya Pradesh state in west-central India. This region includes sub-regions such as Khargone, Khandwa, Barwani, Burhanpur, and the southern parts of Dhar.

Current Rank
#11,069
Peak Rank
#11,069 (2024)
Total Babies
13
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2018
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#11069
Peak Rank
13
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nimar

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nimar or Nimad is the southwestern region of Madhya Pradesh state in west-central India. This region includes sub-regions such as Khargone, Khandwa, Barwani, Burhanpur, and the southern parts of Dhar.

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Origin & history
According to historical records found in the Indore Gazetteer, Bija Gawli, also known as Bija Singh Ahir, held the position of king in Nimar during the 14th century. The Ain-i-Akbari, a significant historical document, makes reference to Khargao, a Mahal (Palace) located in Bijagarh, Nimar. As we progress into the fifteenth century, it becomes apparent that numerous Gawli or Ahir/Yadav chiefs took initiative in establishing small municipalities in southern Nimar, which notably included the Bijagarh fort. The Gazetteer firmly asserts that their dominion over these territories is an indisputable

The Story of Nimar

Nimar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 8 Nimars were born — ranking #11,069 that year. As of 2026, Nimar ranks #11,069 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Nimars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Nimar

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Tantia Bhīl - a tribal leader who actively fought against British Raj between 1878 and 1889
  • Kishore Kumar - One of the greatest Indian playback singers.
  • Nandkumar Singh Chauhan
  • Vijayalaxmi Sadho
  • Arun Yadav Former Member of Parliament,Khandwa
  • Sachin Yadav - MLA and former Agricultural minister of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Subhash Yadav - Former deputy chief minister.
  • Narayan Patel (Madhya Pradesh politician)

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Names that sound like Nimar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nimar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Nomar
  • Namir
  • Nimmer
  • Niemeyer
  • Mamar
  • Nimr
  • Niemeier
  • Mimir
  • Nummer
  • Namaz
  • Nemir
  • Nemours

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nimar

What does the name Nimar mean?
Nimar or Nimad is the southwestern region of Madhya Pradesh state in west-central India. This region includes sub-regions such as Khargone, Khandwa, Barwani, Burhanpur, and the southern parts of Dhar.
How popular is Nimar in 2026?
In 2026, Nimar ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Nimar most popular?
Nimar reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #11,069 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Nimar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nimar is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nimar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nimar include Aire, Georgiamae, Nitsa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nimar

Nimar is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Nimar's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #11,069. Use the chart and map above to compare Nimar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.