Nechama Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Nechama originates from Hebrew, meaning 'comfort' or 'consolation.' It has evolved through various forms in ancient and modern Hebrew. The name is often associated with a nurturing personality and has biblical relevance through its connection to themes of comfort. Nechama has gained popularity particularly in Jewish communities, and it is associated with positive traits.
The name Nechama is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nechama has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nechama' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7700th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3189th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2342nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2190th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1796th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nechama' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nechama"
Pronunciation
/nəˈxɑːmə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Nechama is derived from the Hebrew word 'נחמה' (nechamah), which means 'comfort' or 'consolation.'
Meaning
comfort, consolation
Language Evolution
Ancient Hebrew: נחמה, Biblical Hebrew: נחמה, Modern Hebrew: נחמה
Biblical Background
In the Hebrew Bible, the concept of comfort is significant, often associated with God's promise of comfort to His people.
Historical Usage
Nechama has been used in Jewish communities for centuries. Its popularity has increased in modern times, particularly among Hebrew-speaking populations and Jewish diaspora communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Nehama, Nechama, Nekama
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Nechama is viewed positively, associated with warmth and support. It is particularly favored in Jewish communities.
Famous People
Nechama Leibowitz, a renowned Israeli Bible scholar and teacher., Nechama Rivlin, former First Lady of Israel.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nechama"
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 "Nechama"
"Nechama" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7700th of 12526 | 38 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3189th of 19264 | 343 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2342nd of 27321 | 797 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2190th of 35406 | 1,331 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1796th of 30306 | 1,399 |
Regional Popularity of "Nechama" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nechama" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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83.83% 2037th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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30.72% 1070th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
17.56% 786th/4475 |
- |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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11.52% 595th/5164 |
64.34% 4705th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
93.17% 3712th/3984 |
10.27% 461st/4487 |
72.91% 4974th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Nechama"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nechama" 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.