Nacirema Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationnah-SIR-eh-ma / /nəˈsɪrəmə/

American

Meaning

American spelled backward

Historical & Cultural Background

The name 'Nacirema' is a play on the word 'American,' created by reversing the letters. It was popularized by anthropologist Horace Miner in his 1956 essay 'Body Ritual among the Nacirema,' which satirizes American culture through the lens of an anthropological study. The name is often used in discussions about cultural relativism and the perception of one's own culture. As a unique and unconventional name, it reflects a modern trend of creative naming.

Trend Summary

The name Nacirema is rare and has not seen significant popularity in the United States.

Similar Names

NarcissaNarcisseNacira

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Sibling Suggestions

NadiaNayaNiaNaraNinaNyla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nacirema was first seen in the United States in 2009. Nacirema has ranked as high as #1373 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Nacirema has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20095