Noma
girl nameNoma entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #770 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#770
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1006 |
| 1890s | #1167 |
| 1900s | #994 |
| 1910s | #1020 |
| 1920s | #1123 |
| 1930s | #1168 |
| 1940s | #1948 |
| 1950s | #3081 |
| 1960s | #5772 |
| 1970s | #8292 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Noma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Noma alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Noma in 2025?
- Noma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Noma most popular?
- Noma peaked in 1912, reaching #770 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Noma with classmates?
- Noma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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