Nechama
Nechama is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Comfort or consolation.
Origin and history
Nechama is a feminine name of Hebrew origin that translates to comfort or solace. It is traditionally used in Jewish communities to signify consolation or relief. In the United States, it remains a distinct, moderately used name primarily given within specific cultural traditions.
Popularity in the United States
4,030 babies in the United States have been named Nechama since 1880. It ranks #2778 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1350.
States where it is most popular
- NY (58 %)
- NJ (39.1 %)
- MD (1.4 %)
- CA (0.68 %)
- IL (0.37 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 265 |
| 1980-1990 | 434 |
| 1990-2000 | 588 |
| 2000-2010 | 858 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,030 |
| 2020-2029 | 777 |
Famous people named Nechama
- Nechama Leibowitz: Scholar, Educator
- Nechama Rivlin: First Lady, Advocate
Fun facts
- The name derives directly from the Hebrew noun for comfort or consolation.
- It has historically been given to baby girls born around periods of mourning or in memory of lost loved ones as a symbol of comfort.