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Jimma
GirlMeaning of Jimma: Ethiopian: 'a region in Ethiopia'
Jimma is a girl's name most strongly associated with Ethiopian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8562nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8562
11 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
157
First recorded 1953 · peak 2013
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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