Holding steady, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Naama since 1975
Babies named Naama per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Naama is a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness,' rooted in ancient biblical tradition but rare in modern American usage. First recorded in the U.S. in 1975, it ranked 6,546 in 2025, with about 1 in 94,545 newborn girls given the name that year. Its peak year so far was 2025, and it is most popular in New York, often among Jewish families. The name remains stable in usage, reflecting its enduring but niche appeal.
Naama is a feminine Hebrew name from the root נָעֵם (na'em) meaning 'pleasant, sweet'. In the Hebrew Bible, Naamah is a minor figure, the sister of Tubal-cain (Genesis 4:22). The name has been used in Jewish communities for centuries and has gained some modern usage in Israel and among diaspora Jews.
Where Naama is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Naama” around the world
Where Naama lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naami, Nami
Variants: Naamah, No'omi
Sibling names for Naama
Names that share Naama's style, for a brother or sister.
