Naomi
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
Popularity over time
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
- •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
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Statistics
191,547
Total births since 1880
2025
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