Nahom
Nahom is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Comforter or consolation.
Origin and history
Nahom is a masculine given name of Semitic origin, popular in Ethiopia and Eritrea as the Ge'ez form of the biblical prophet Nahum. It has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States in recent decades, particularly within East African diaspora communities. The name carries an ancient, classical heritage while remaining distinctive in contemporary American records.
Popularity in the United States
981 babies in the United States have been named Nahom since 1880. It ranks #3701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1755.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.7 %)
- WA (18.4 %)
- VA (14.8 %)
- MD (14.5 %)
- GA (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 82 |
| 2000-2010 | 307 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 172 |
Famous people named Nahom
- Nahom Girmai Netabay: Footballer
Fun facts
- Nahom is the Ge'ez and Amharic equivalent of the Hebrew name Nahum, the seventh of the twelve minor prophets.
- The name has risen in U.S. usage since the late 1990s alongside growing East African diaspora populations.