The baby name Nomah is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NOH-mah (NOH-mə),noh-MAH (noʊˈmɑː).
The baby name Nomah is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NOH-mah (NOH-mə),noh-MAH (noʊˈmɑː).
Nomah is in Origin.
Nomah is a rare modern given name, often treated as a creative spelling of Noma or as echoing the Hebrew names Noah and Noam. From Hebrew, Noah means “rest, comfort” and Noam “pleasantness, charm,” lending Nomah a gentle tone. In southern African Nguni languages (Zulu, Xhosa), the element Noma- means “with/possessing,” familiar from names like Nomusa; Nomah can be read as an elaborated form of Noma.
Usage is recent and sporadic, and the name functions as unisex. Related forms include Noma, Noam, Noa, and Noah; diminutives such as Nom and Nomi occur. Depending on the lineage chosen, Nomah may carry the senses “rest/comfort,” “pleasantness,” or “one who has [a virtue],” giving the name adaptable meaning across cultures.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #150 | 2 | 4,216 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| ZA | 0 | #437 | 11 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #662 | 584 | 25,928 |
| SY | 0 | #765 | 3 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #984 | 11 | 24,821 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,169 | 10 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Nomah is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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