Rising since 1997, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Nechuma since 1995
Babies named Nechuma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Nechuma, a Hebrew name meaning 'consolation' or 'comfort,' has been in use as a feminine given name among Jewish communities for many generations. In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security records in 1995 and has seen a gradual increase in usage since 1997, reflecting a broader trend of parents rediscovering traditional Hebrew names. As of 2025, the name ranked 10,917th nationally, with 1 in every 200,908 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2021, indicating sustained, if modest, interest. The name is most common in New York, home to a large Jewish population. Nechuma offers parents a deeply meaningful name with strong cultural and religious ties, without feeling overly common.
Nechuma is a Hebrew name derived from the root n-ch-m, meaning 'to comfort' or 'to console.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a concept of divine comfort, and the feminine form Nechuma has been used as a given name among Jewish communities for centuries. The name is occasionally found in modern contexts, often reflecting a connection to Jewish heritage.
Where Nechuma is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nechy, Nechu, Chuma
Variants: Nehama, Nechemiah, Nechamah
Sibling names for Nechuma
Names that share Nechuma's style, for a brother or sister.
