What origin is the name Lima?

Lima comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Lima a popular name?

Lima is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Lima does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Lima?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Lima — for example Mateo, Diego, Carlos. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Lima

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lima

Lima

Girl

spanish

2 syllables

Lima is a spanish girl's name meaning "In Spanish and Roman tradition, this name refers to the goddess of the threshold, symbolizing transitions and new beginnings.".

With spanish roots, Lima is a girl name that means "In Spanish and Roman tradition, this name refers to the goddess of the threshold, symbolizing transitions and new beginnings.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Spanish and Roman tradition, this name refers to the goddess of the threshold, symbolizing transitions and new beginnings.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Lima

Very rare in US records

What does Lima mean?

Lima is a girl name of spanish origin meaning "In Spanish and Roman tradition, this name refers to the goddess of the threshold, symbolizing transitions and new beginnings.".

Is Lima a rare name?

Yes. Lima does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Lima

Mateo Diego Carlos Santiago Miguel Alejandro

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