The baby name Naamah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced NAH-uh-mah (ˈnɑːəmə),nuh-AH-muh (nəˈɑːmə).
Naamah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Naamah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced NAH-uh-mah (ˈnɑːəmə),nuh-AH-muh (nəˈɑːmə).
Naamah is Hebrew in Origin.
Naamah is a feminine Hebrew name (נַעֲמָה, Naʿamah) from the Semitic root n-ʿ-m, conveying “pleasantness,” “sweetness,” or “loveliness.” Common English pronunciations include NAH-ma and nah-AH-ma; in Hebrew it’s three syllables, nah-ah-MAH. The name appears multiple times in the Hebrew Bible, giving it strong antiquity and scriptural resonance.
Biblical bearers include Naamah, sister of Tubal-cain (Genesis 4:22), and Naamah the Ammonite, wife of King Solomon and mother of Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:21), which anchored occasional use among Jewish communities and, more sporadically, among English Puritans. Modern usage is steady in Israel and uncommon elsewhere. Variants and transliterations include Na’ama, Naama, and Naʿamah; related cognates are Naomi/Noomi (“my pleasantness”) and unisex Noam, while Arabic Na’ima/Naima is a cross-linguistic cousin from the same root. The name’s appeal lies in its graceful sound and warm, positive meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #279 | 4 | 6,291 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #639 | 7 | 11,648 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #908 | 9 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Naamah is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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