Naomi

ClassicGentleTimelessGracefulBiblical

Naomi is a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight.' It appears in the Old Testament as the mother-in-law of Ruth, known for her loyalty and grace during hardship.

Current Popularity

#47 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #45, likely #40 to #50

↗Steady favorite

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,686. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 3,195
  • 2012: 3,432
  • 2013: 3,455
  • 2014: 3,716
  • 2015: 3,775
  • 2016: 3,808
  • 2017: 3,866
  • 2018: 3,855
  • 2019: 3,956
  • 2020: 4,120
  • 2021: 4,275
  • 2022: 4,503
  • 2023: 4,502
  • 2024: 4,621
  • 2025: 4,644
  • 2026 (projected): 4,686

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Nomi, Mimi, Nao, Omi
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
  • •Has strong biblical significance with positive associations
  • •Works well across many cultures and doesn't sound dated
  • •The 'o' can be pronounced as 'oh' or 'ay' depending on regional preference

Famous People

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Naomi Watts

Actress

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Naomi Campbell

Supermodel

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Naomi Osaka

Tennis Champion

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Naomi Judd

Country Music Singer

Statistics

191,547

Total births since 1880

2025

Peak year

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