Law, custom, or delightful
In Roman tradition, Numa is famously associated with Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome known for his wisdom and religious reforms. Etymologically, it likely stems from the Greek word for 'law' or 'custom.' In some Arabic contexts, it is interpreted as a variant meaning 'delightful' or 'pleasant.'
Less common today
Numa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,482 in 2003.
Legendary second king of Rome
American actress and filmmaker
Law student and survivor of the 1972 Andes flight disaster
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).