Nechama

Nechama is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 135 girls in the United States.

Nechama at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nechama

Nechama belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nechama first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1552 in 2022, and in 2024 135 babies received the name — 3,908 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nechama in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#1552 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Nechama in 2024
135
Total since 1880
3,908

Nechama in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1952 in 2004
Babies named Nechama in 2025
6
Total since 1996
185

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nechama mean?

The meaning of Nechama is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nechama a boy or girl name?

Nechama is a girl name. In 2024, 135 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nechama?

Nechama comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nechama?

Nechama first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #1552 in 2022, and 135 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].