Naomi
Naomi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /naɪˈəʊmi/ · /ˈneɪəmi/
Meaning and origin of Naomi
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name from Japanese.
Etymology
From Hebrew נָעֳמִי (no'omí, literally “my pleasantness”), from נועם / נֹעַם (nó'am, “pleasantness”) + ־ִי (-í, “my, of me”).
How popular is Naomi?
Since 1880, 191,547 girls and 290 boys in the U.S. have been named Naomi (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #44 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #2317 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #47 for girls, with 4,649 babies given the name.
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Naomi FAQ
What does the name Naomi mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. A female given name from Japanese. From Hebrew נָעֳמִי (no'omí, literally “my pleasantness”), from נועם / נֹעַם (nó'am, “pleasantness”) + ־ִי (-í, “my, of me”).
What is the origin of the name Naomi?
Naomi is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Naomi?
Since 1880, 191,547 girls and 290 boys in the U.S. have been named Naomi (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #44 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #2317 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #47 for girls, with 4,649 babies given the name.
Is Naomi a boy or girl name?
Naomi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 191,547 girls and 290 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.