Girl · #10,241 in 2026

Nechuma

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

Current Rank

#10,241

Peak Rank

#8,457 (2021)

Total Babies

159

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1995

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#8457

Peak Rank

159

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nechuma

Nechuma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 12 Nechumas were born — ranking #8,457 that year. As of 2026, Nechuma ranks #10,241 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 159 Nechumas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Nechuma

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

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Nekoosa
Niccum
Nicoya
Mckenna
Nokia
Newcomer
Necking

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nechuma

What does the name Nechuma mean?

Nechuma is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nechuma in 2026?

In 2026, Nechuma ranks #10,241 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nechuma most popular?

Nechuma reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,457 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nechuma a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nechuma?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nechuma include Harris, Olivet, Veralee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nechuma

Nechuma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 159 births in the dataset. Nechuma's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,457. Use the chart and map above to compare Nechuma'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.