The nameNuma
Numa is a boy's name of Latin origin, borne by the second king of Rome. It has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It is an old name of pre-Roman Italy.
Origin
Latin. According to tradition, Numa Pompilius was the king who gave Rome its first religious laws.
History
Already given in the early 20th century, Numa became rare, then came back in the 2000s. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Numa
Numa in France
Numa was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 280 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Numa. Half of all babies named Numa in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 26 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Numa mean?
Its meaning is debated. It is an old name of pre-Roman Italy.
What is the origin of the name Numa?
Latin. According to tradition, Numa Pompilius was the king who gave Rome its first religious laws.
Is Numa a girl's or a boy's name?
Numa is a boy's name.