Nahom Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nahom is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'to comfort' or 'to console'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Nahum, and it remains significant in certain religious contexts. The name is associated with the journey of Lehi in religious texts, giving it a unique biblical relevance.
The name Nahom is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nahom has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Nahom' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10179th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3148th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3366th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Nahom' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nahom"
Pronunciation
/ˈneɪ.həm/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Nahom is derived from the Hebrew language, where it means 'to comfort' or 'to console'. It appears in the Book of Mormon as a place name in the account of Lehi's journey.
Meaning
comfort, console
Language Evolution
Nahum, Nahom
Historical Usage
The name Nahom gained recognition primarily through its mention in religious texts, particularly within the context of the Book of Mormon, which was published in the early 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Nahum, Naham
Modern Popularity & Image
Nahom is not widely used as a common name in contemporary society but has significance in specific religious communities, particularly among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Famous People
Nahom M. A. S. Marwan (a notable figure in the Latter-day Saint community)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nahom"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nahom"
"Nahom" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10179th of 16616 | 31 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3148th of 24088 | 513 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3366th of 23106 | 404 |
Regional Popularity of "Nahom" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.20% 3079th/4582 |
- |
35.13% 2569th/7313 |
31.73% 2368th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
40.99% 2796th/6822 |
45.16% 2834th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Nahom" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nahom"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nahom" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.