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Naama

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Pronounced nah-AH-mah /nɑˈɑː.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Na'amah, 'pleasant; lovely; sweet.' A biblical name (a daughter of Lamech in Genesis, and a wife of King Solomon), still used in modern Hebrew.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle biblical name: Naama means 'pleasant; lovely' in Hebrew (said 'nah-AH-mah'). Sweet and ancient.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Na'amah, 'pleasant; lovely; sweet.' A biblical name (a daughter of Lamech in Genesis, and a wife of King Solomon), still used in modern Hebrew.
U.S. rank (2025)#6747 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 321

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naama (Na'amah) is Hebrew for 'pleasant; lovely,' a biblical name carried by a daughter of Lamech in Genesis and a wife of Solomon. Sweet and ancient, it remains common in Israel and rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-AH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Jewish families. Rare, gentle, and biblical.

Did you know? Naama is Hebrew for 'pleasant; lovely; sweet' — a biblical name borne by a daughter of Lamech in Genesis and still used in Israel today (said 'nah-AH-mah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Naama — Hebrew 'pleasant; lovely'; biblical

Variations

NaamahNaomiNaava

Nicknames

NamaAma

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naama mean?

Naama is Hebrew for 'pleasant; lovely; sweet,' a biblical name.

How do you pronounce Naama?

It's said nah-AH-mah /nɑˈɑː.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Naama a boy or girl name?

Naama is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Naama?

Naama is a rare name in the U.S.

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