How Many People Are Named Nema?

Complete statistics for the name Nema: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nema
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Nema means 'to lead' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with guidance and direction. Only 192 people named Nema live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,723,063 Americans have this unique name. The majority of people named Nema are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older generation feel.

~192
Living in US
1 in 1,723,063
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To lead
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Guiding Inspiring Thoughtful
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing and caring nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,304
Worldwide Bearers
#15,166
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
24,441
🇬🇳 Guinea
10,037
🇪🇬 Egypt
4,598
🇳🇵 Nepal
4,177
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,699
🇲🇷 Mauritania
2,499
🇺🇬 Uganda
2,356
🇲🇱 Mali
1,712
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,586
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,428

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
17 (9%)
♀ Female
175 (91%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
128
Would be under 30 (35%)
44
Would be 30–60 (12%)
191
Would be over 60 (53%)

All 363 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nema Through the Generations

Nema has seen steady usage since its peak in 2012 when 13 babies were given this name. Today, there are 192 people named Nema in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution skews the perception of Nema as a name for older generations, despite its relatively recent rise in popularity.

✨ Similar Names to Nema

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nema's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Nema

How Many People Have the Name Nema?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 192 people in the United States currently share the name Nema. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,723,063 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nema a Common or Rare Name?

Nema is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nema Mean?

Nema means "to lead" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nema in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.

When Was Nema Most Popular?

The name Nema reached peak popularity in 2012, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nema?

Approximately 192 people named Nema live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 363. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,723,063 Americans.

Is Nema a rare name?

Nema is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,723,063 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nema mean?

Nema means "to lead" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Nema more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Nema are male and 91% are female.

When was Nema most popular?

Nema peaked in 2012 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US192
All-Time Births363
1 in X1 in 1,723,063
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age62
Peak Year2012
World Rank#15,166
Male %9%
Female %91%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.