Numa

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Pronounced NOO-mah /ˈnu.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the name of Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome (a Latin/Sabine name), and an Arabic name linked to nu'ma, 'grace; blessing'; routes layered; we note the kingLow

In 30 seconds: A lawgiver; graciousness: Numa is Roman/Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NOO-mah'). We note the king.

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Origin LowLatin, Arabic

MeaningVariously the name of Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome (a Latin/Sabine name), and an Arabic name linked to nu'ma, 'grace; blessing'; routes layered; we note the king

U.S. rank (2025)#13356 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1915

Total births (all-time)≈ 170

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

Numa is variously the name of Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome (a Latin/Sabine name), and an Arabic name linked to nu'ma, 'grace; blessing' (routes layered, which we note the king). A crisp, classic name (said 'NOO-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-lawgiver-and-grace at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Numa is the name of Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome (also an Arabic name linked to 'grace; blessing') — a crisp, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NOO-mah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Numa — Latin/Arabic; routes layered

Variations

NumaanNooma

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Numa mean?

Numa is variously the name of Numa Pompilius (a legendary king of Rome) and an Arabic name linked to 'grace; blessing'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Numa?

It's said NOO-mah /ˈnu.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Numa a boy or girl name?

Numa is a boy's name.

How popular is Numa?

Numa is a very rare name in the U.S.