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Naamah

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Pronounced NAH-uh-mah /ˈnɑː.ə.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Naamah, 'pleasant; sweet; agreeable.' In Genesis she is a descendant of Cain; a second Naamah appears as an Ammonite wife of Solomon and mother of Rehoboam. A gentle biblical name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle biblical name: Naamah is Hebrew for 'pleasant; sweet' (said 'NAH-uh-mah'). Warm, ancient, and rare.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Naamah, 'pleasant; sweet; agreeable.' In Genesis she is a descendant of Cain; a second Naamah appears as an Ammonite wife of Solomon and mother of Rehoboam. A gentle biblical name.

U.S. rank (2025)#14392 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Naamah is a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasant; sweet.' In Genesis she stands among Cain's line, and a second Naamah is named as Solomon's Ammonite wife and Rehoboam's mother. Ancient and gentle, it is rare in the U.S. and warm in feel (said 'NAH-uh-mah').

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

Did you know? Naamah is Hebrew for 'pleasant' or 'sweet' and appears twice in the Bible - a descendant of Cain in Genesis and a wife of Solomon (said 'NAH-uh-mah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Naamah — Hebrew 'pleasant; sweet'; biblical (Genesis)

Variations

NaamaNamaahNaameh

Nicknames

NaamaMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naamah mean?

Naamah is Hebrew for 'pleasant' or 'sweet' - a biblical name from Genesis.

How do you pronounce Naamah?

It's said NAH-uh-mah /ˈnɑː.ə.mə/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Naamah a boy or girl name?

Naamah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Naamah?

Naamah is a rare, traditional name in the U.S.