Naaman
Naaman is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pleasantness, sweetness, or agreeable.
Origin and history
Naaman is a Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning pleasantness or sweetness. In the Old Testament, Naaman was a Syrian army commander cured of leprosy by the prophet Elisha. It remains a rare but distinct classic choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
856 babies in the United States have been named Naaman since 1880. It ranks #3821 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- WV (50 %)
- TX (27.3 %)
- PA (22.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 60 |
| 1930-1940 | 55 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 44 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 139 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Naaman
- Naaman Roosevelt: Football Player
Fun facts
- In the Second Book of Kings, Naaman is cured of leprosy after dipping seven times in the Jordan River on Elisha's instructions.
- The name shares the same Semitic linguistic root as the Hebrew word for pleasant, 'na'im'.