Nohemy
Of Native American origin meaning "flower that blooms at night".
Name Census estimates that about 398 living Americans carry the first name Nohemy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nohemy today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nohemy births was 1997 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nohemy. 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.
People living today
398
~ 1 in 861,192 Americans
Peak year
1997
17 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,829
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Nohemy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nohemy from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nohemy 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 Nohemy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nohemys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nohemy
The name Nohemy is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, believed to have derived from the Hebrew name Naomi, which means "pleasant" or "delightful." The name Naomi is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it belongs to the mother-in-law of Ruth.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Nohemy dates back to the 16th century in Spain. It is thought to have emerged as a variation of the Hebrew name Naomi, with the addition of the letter "h" and the change of the vowel sound from "a" to "e."
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Nohemy was Nohemy de Guzmán, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of the arts and literature in her community.
Another historically significant figure with the name Nohemy was Nohemy Ramirez, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. She was known for her bravery and her commitment to the cause of agrarian reform.
In the realm of literature, Nohemy Fernández was a prominent Peruvian poet and writer of the 20th century. Her works often explored themes of identity, feminism, and the complexities of modern life. She was widely acclaimed for her lyrical and introspective writing style.
The name Nohemy has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and entertainment industry. Nohemy Balsameda was a renowned Cuban actress and dancer of the mid-20th century, known for her roles in several classic Spanish-language films and stage productions.
Lastly, Nohemy Grau was a Venezuelan artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her abstract and modernist works in the latter half of the 20th century. Her sculptures were featured in numerous exhibitions and public installations across Latin America and Europe.
While the name Nohemy has its roots in Spanish-speaking cultures, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Hispanic influences. The name continues to be a unique and captivating choice for parents seeking a name with historical and cultural significance.
People
Nohemy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nohemy 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
Nohemy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nohemy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 398 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nohemy 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 861,192 US residents.
Is Nohemy a common name?
We classify Nohemy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 407 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nohemy most popular?
The single biggest year for Nohemy was 1997, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nohemy is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nohemy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nohemy 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.