Nahor Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NAY-hor //ˈneɪ.hɔːr//
Origin: Hebrew; Akkadian
Meaning: Hebrew: 'snorer'; Akkadian: 'to breathe'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nahor is a name of significant historical importance in biblical texts. In the Hebrew Bible, Nahor is mentioned as the brother of Abraham and the grandfather of Jacob.
The name has roots in ancient cultures, including Akkadian, where it is associated with breathing or life. It has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting its enduring legacy.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nahor was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Nahor has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Nahor has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Nahor is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nahor was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Nahor
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nahor.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |