Boy · #5,140 in 2026

Naman

Name: Popularity of the name Naman in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Naman, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,140

Peak Rank

#3,315 (2010)

Total Babies

550

5-Yr Trend

+23%

1915

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3315

Peak Rank

550

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Naman

Naman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 28 Namans were born — ranking #3,708 that year. As of 2026, Naman ranks #5,140 for baby boys with 19 births, rising sharply (+23% over the past five years). In total, more than 550 Namans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Naman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Naman is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Niman
Newman
Numen
Neiman
Neumann
Nomen
Neuman
Neyman
Numan
Gnomon
Neman
Nieman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Naman

What does the name Naman mean?

Naman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Naman in 2026?

In 2026, Naman ranks #5,140 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Naman most popular?

Naman reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,315 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Naman most popular?

Naman has historically been most popular in New Jersey, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Naman.

Is Naman a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Naman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Naman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naman include Audis, Marcie, Larris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Naman

Naman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 550 births in the dataset. Naman's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,315. Use the chart and map above to compare Naman's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.