Declining since 2011, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Nneoma since 1992
Babies named Nneoma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nneoma's real moment was 2010.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Nneoma is an Igbo name rooted in the Nigerian culture, combining 'nne' (mother) with 'oma' (good). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and enjoyed its peak popularity around 2010, though it has since become less common. The name is given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 babies as of 2025, reflecting its rarity. It has seen a falling trend since 2011, with most usage concentrated in the 2010s. While not widely used in any particular U.S. state, Nneoma carries a strong cultural significance within the Igbo community.
Nneoma is an Igbo name from Nigeria, formed from the elements 'nne' (mother) and 'oma' (good). It is traditionally given to girls and reflects the cultural value placed on motherhood. The name has seen modest use in the United States since the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nne, Nnem
Sibling names for Nneoma
Names that share Nneoma's style, for a brother or sister.
