Nahomy
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "with a beautiful mouth".
Name Census estimates that about 1,404 living Americans carry the first name Nahomy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nahomy today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nahomy births was 2024 (96 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nahomy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Nahomy is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 244,127 Americans
Peak year
2024
96 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,033
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Nahomy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nahomy from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 670 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nahomy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nahomy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nahomy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nahomys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Nahomy, while Tennessee, Arizona, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 63 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nahomy
The given name Nahomy is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing its roots back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "naham," which means "to comfort" or "to console." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a sense of solace or emotional support in its earliest usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nahomy can be found in the Book of Numbers, a book of the Hebrew Bible. Here, it is mentioned as the name of a daughter of Zelophehad, a member of the tribe of Manasseh. This biblical reference dates back to around the 13th century BCE, indicating the antiquity of the name's usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nahomy. One of the earliest recorded was Nahomy ben Mishael, a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE in Spain. He was known for his contributions to the study of Talmudic literature and Jewish law.
Another prominent figure with this name was Nahomy Deutsch, a 19th-century German-Jewish author and translator who lived from 1819 to 1892. He was renowned for his translations of works from Hebrew and Yiddish into German, helping to bridge the cultural gap between these languages and communities.
In the realm of art, Nahomy Méndez was a Cuban painter and sculptor who lived from 1928 to 2002. Her works were celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of everyday life in Cuba, capturing the essence of her homeland's culture and traditions.
Moving into more recent times, Nahomy Mendoza Batista was a Venezuelan swimmer who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Born in 1992, she represented her country in various swimming events, showcasing her athletic talents on the international stage.
It is worth noting that while these examples illustrate the use of the name Nahomy throughout history, the name's popularity and cultural significance may have varied across different regions and time periods. However, its Hebrew roots and association with comfort and consolation remain a consistent thread in its etymology and meaning.
People
Nahomy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nahomy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nahomy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nahomy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,404 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nahomy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 244,127 US residents.
Is Nahomy a common name?
We classify Nahomy as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,418 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nahomy most popular?
The single biggest year for Nahomy was 2024, when 96 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nahomy is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nahomy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nahomy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.