US Popularity:5873
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Comforter
Offer baby some comfort in the form of a brand new name. Nahum is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin that means “comforter,” appearing as one of the 12 prophets in the Old Testament. This underused moniker feels timeless and current at the same time and will undoubtedly connect baby to their heritage. Plus, with a name like this, baby Nahum is sure to feel comfortable enough to step out of their comfort zone and try new things! Notable Nahums include American R&B singer Nahum Grymes and Israeli soccer player Nahum Stelmach.

Nahum Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Nahum is currently #5873 in U.S. births
Boy:Nahum is currently #1998 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5873
in 2022
- 645
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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