Nechama
2 countries#1684 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nechama was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,030 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #1684 · peaked in 2022 with 138 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, California, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
152 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 2004 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
152 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nechama’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2229 | — |
| 2007 | #2213 | ↑16 |
| 2008 | #2054 | ↑159 |
| 2009 | #1956 | ↑98 |
| 2010 | #2077 | ↓121 |
| 2011 | #1857 | ↑220 |
| 2012 | #2265 | ↓408 |
| 2013 | #1939 | ↑326 |
| 2014 | #1830 | ↑109 |
| 2015 | #1770 | ↑60 |
| 2016 | #1841 | ↓71 |
| 2017 | #2320 | ↓479 |
| 2018 | #1727 | ↑593 |
| 2019 | #1919 | ↓192 |
| 2020 | #1687 | ↑232 |
| 2021 | #1652 | ↑35 |
| 2022 | #1548 | ↑104 |
| 2023 | #1569 | ↓21 |
| 2024 | #1568 | ↑1 |
| 2025 | #1684 | ↓116 |
Frequently asked questions about Nechama
Is Nechama a popular name?
Yes — Nechama currently ranks #1684 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nechama more common for boys or girls?
Nechama is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nechama most popular?
Nechama peaked in 2022 in United States, with 138 recorded births that year.
Is Nechama rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nechama’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4315 in 1950 to #1684 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nechama?
At least 4,182 babies have been recorded with the name Nechama across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nechama popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nechama appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nechama?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nechama include Maliah, Milah, Alaiah.
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