Rising since 1988, #1,684 for girls today.
Popularity of Nechama since 1950
Babies named Nechama per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 265 |
| 1980s | 434 |
| 1990s | 588 |
| 2000s | 858 |
| 2010s | 1,030 |
| 2020s | 777 |
Meaning & origin
Nechama is a Hebrew name meaning 'comfort' or 'consolation,' with deep roots in Jewish tradition. While it has been used for generations, it remains relatively rare in the United States: in 2025, the name ranked 1,684th, with approximately 1 in 13,174 baby girls receiving it. Its popularity has been on the rise since 1988, and it reached its highest rank in 2022. Parents in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania have shown the most interest in this name, reflecting its strong ties to Orthodox and traditional Jewish communities. Despite its rarity, Nechama carries a rich spiritual heritage that appeals to families seeking a name with deep meaning and cultural resonance.
Nechama is a Hebrew name derived from the root נ-ח-ם (nun-chet-mem), meaning 'to comfort' or 'to console.' In the Hebrew Bible, it appears as a concept of divine comfort, and later as a given name among Jewish communities. It has been used historically and continues to be favored in Orthodox and traditional Jewish families.
Where Nechama is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nechie, Chama, Nechi
Variants: Nechemah, Nechamah
Sibling names for Nechama
Names that share Nechama's style, for a brother or sister.
