Nachman
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #3566 in 2025 with 32 babies born.
History: Nachman is a name with Sanskrit roots, containing the element 'man' meaning mind, jewel.
Similar names: nachmen, naaman, naman, namani, nachum, nahlani, nahmari, nahyan
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Nachman? About 1 in 104,016 babies born in 2025 were named Nachman, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nachman
What does the name Nachman mean?
Nachman means “Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Nachman?
Nachman has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Mind and jewel — brilliant intellect, precious spirit”.
How popular is Nachman?
Nachman ranked #3513 in 2025 — given to 32 babies that year.
When was Nachman most popular?
Nachman peaked in 2012 with 32 babies registered that year.
Is Nachman a boy or girl name?
Nachman is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nachmans in registered births are male.
Is the name Nachman rising or falling in popularity?
Nachman has risen 541 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4054 in 2020 to #3513 in 2025.
How long has Nachman been recorded?
Nachman appears in birth records across 51 years — from 1958 through 2025.