Nahom
2025 SSA
About Nahom
Nahom is a masculine name with roots in Eritrean, Ethiopian and Hebrew traditions. In Tigrinya and Amharic (languages of Eritrea and Ethiopia), Nahom relates to concepts of comfort and consolation. In Hebrew contexts, it connects to the biblical place name 'Nahum,' meaning 'consolation' or 'comforter.' The name appears in the Book of Mormon as a place mentioned during Lehi's journey, giving it significance among Mormon communities as well. Nahom has moderate popularity in East African countries, especially among Christian communities in Ethiopia and Eritrea. In Western countries, it remains distinctive but recognizable. Parents might choose this name for its meaningful associations with comfort and solace, as well as its cross-cultural spiritual connections.
Pronounced NAH-hom.
As of October 2026, Nahom ranked #3486 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2429 for boys in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,981 | 26 | 13.5 |
| 2015 | #2,795 | 43 | 22.4 |
| 2016 | #2,756 | 44 | 23.2 |
| 2017 | #2,783 | 44 | 23.8 |
| 2018 | #2,782 | 44 | 24.2 |
| 2019 | #3,772 | 29 | 16.2 |
| 2020 | #3,319 | 34 | 19.7 |
| 2021 | #4,193 | 25 | 14.3 |
| 2022 | #4,253 | 25 | 14.3 |
| 2023 | #3,525 | 33 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #4,646 | 22 | 12.8 |
| 2025 | #3,486 | 33 | 19.3 |