Declining since 2010, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Naman since 1915
Babies named Naman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 172 |
| 2010s | 171 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Naman is a Sanskrit name meaning 'bowing' or 'reverence', and it serves as an epithet for Lord Vishnu. In the United States, the name has been in use since at least 1915 but remains very rare. Its peak popularity occurred in 2010, after which its usage has steadily declined. As of 2025, Naman ranks 8910, with only about 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name. The name is predominantly used within Indian-American communities and carries strong cultural and religious significance.
Derived from Sanskrit 'naman' meaning 'bowing, reverence'. It is an epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu. The name has been used in India for centuries, often chosen for its spiritual connotations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nam
Sibling names for Naman
Names that share Naman's style, for a brother or sister.
