Nahum

Nahum - A very unique male name

Nahum appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #2151. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nahum and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nahum? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nahum. The baby boy name Nahum was given to 31 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2075 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 47,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nahum peaked in popularity 30 years ago in 1996 on position 1579.

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Nahum is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nahum is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #1,051 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,940.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nahum is where you live.

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Nahum origin and meaning

Hebrew (Biblical)

Hebrew, 'comforter, consoler'

Nahum is the Hebrew name of a minor prophet in the Old Testament, whose book is named for him. It has been used quietly in Jewish and Christian families for centuries. In the US it appears from 1976 and is currently rising from a very low base.

Attested etymology

Nahum is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Nahum, pop culture references for the name Nahum and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nahum

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nahum, sorted by popularity.

Noah / Noe / Nehemiah / Neo / Noam / Naim / Noa / Niam / Naeem / Nino /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Nahum

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nahum a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nahum?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NAY-hum · /ˈneɪhəm/

Around the world

• Nachum (Hebrew) — The original Hebrew form of the name

Spellings and nicknames

• Nahom — Ethiopian form of the name used in the US

Famous bearers

• Nahum — Hebrew prophet whose oracle forms the Book of Nahum (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Nahum appeals to parents who want a genuinely biblical name that almost nobody else is using.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation splits between 'NAY-hum' and 'nah-HOOM'