Nahom Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAH-hom / /ˈnɑː.hɒm/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
comfort; a place of rest
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Nahom is derived from the root meaning 'to comfort' and is often associated with biblical references. In Arabic, it can refer to a place of rest, linking it to historical trade routes in the Arabian Peninsula.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nahom
- Naham
International Variants
- Naham (Hebrew)
- Nahum (Hebrew)
- Noé (French)
Famous people named Nahom
Nahom M. — Ethiopian politician.
Nahom T. — American artist.
Fictional characters named Nahom
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nahom was first seen in the United States in 1993. Nahom has ranked as high as #1325 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Washington, Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Nahom has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nahom (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MD | 7 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 22 |