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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NOH-ma /nəʊmə/

Origin: Japanese; African

Meaning: Japanese: 'field'; African: 'name'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Noma has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "na'ama," which means "pleasantness" or "delight." This etymological path can be traced through various linguistic transformations, as Hebrew influenced the development of names in other cultures. The name was adopted into Greek as "Noma," maintaining its phonetic structure, and later found its way into Latin, where it was used in a similar context.

The transition into English occurred through the incorporation of Latin names during the medieval period, particularly as biblical and classical texts were translated and disseminated throughout Europe. Historically, the name Noma has been associated with various figures and contexts, although it is not as widely documented as some other names.

Its biblical connections, particularly through the Hebrew roots, suggest a resonance with themes of beauty and grace. The name may not appear prominently in major historical texts or translations like the King James Bible, but its linguistic lineage reflects a continuity of cultural significance over centuries.

The use of Noma in different cultures may also reflect local adaptations of the name, which have contributed to its endurance. Culturally, Noma carries connotations of pleasantness and charm, which have made it a name of interest in various traditions.

In some contexts, it may be associated with nurturing qualities, aligning with the meanings derived from its etymological origins. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, such as "Nomi," the name Noma itself encapsulates a sense of elegance and simplicity that has allowed it to resonate across different cultures and eras.

Its historical and linguistic journey underscores the interplay between language, culture, and identity.

Famous people named Noma

In this section, you will find notable people named Noma. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Noma who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Noma who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Noma Dumezweni is an actress best known for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Last Jedi, and The Escape Artist.

Noma K. is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the music industry and collaborations with various artists.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Noma. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Noma was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Noma has ranked as high as #1550 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky.

In the past 5 years the name Noma has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Noma 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 Noma was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Noma.

Year Total Births Girl
1972 5 5
1966 5 5
1965 8 8
1964 6 6
1963 5 5
1962 6 6
1960 8 8
1959 18 18
1958 6 6
1957 15 15
1956 12 12
1955 10 10
1954 16 16
1953 17 17
1952 22 22
1951 22 22
1950 15 15
1949 19 19
1948 22 22
1947 20 20
1946 21 21
1945 26 26
1944 25 25
1943 13 13
1942 19 19
1941 25 25
1940 26 26
1939 23 23
1938 30 30
1937 26 26
1936 39 39
1935 47 47
1934 43 43
1933 50 50
1932 42 42
1931 41 41
1930 62 62
1929 43 43
1928 48 48
1927 45 45
1926 46 46
1925 47 47
1924 46 46
1923 49 49
1922 36 36
1921 54 54
1920 47 47
1919 42 42
1918 44 44
1917 50 50
1916 66 66
1915 56 56
1914 35 35
1913 31 31
1912 42 42
1911 12 12
1910 15 15
1909 14 14
1908 21 21
1907 23 23
1906 14 14
1905 12 12
1904 11 11
1903 9 9
1902 17 17
1901 13 13
1900 13 13
1899 10 10
1897 8 8
1896 8 8
1895 13 13
1894 7 7
1893 7 7
1892 5 5
1889 8 8
1888 8 8
1886 5 5

Top States for Noma (1953)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%