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Naomi

“pleasantness (Hebrew); Japanese meaning depends on kanji”

Say it nay-O-mee or nye-O-mee (English)Pronunciation may vary by region.

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The story behind the name

Meet Naomi.

Naomi has two separate language histories. The Hebrew name means pleasantness and appears in the Book of Ruth. A Japanese name with the same Roman-letter spelling can combine elements meaning straight or direct and beautiful, depending on the kanji.

Pronunciation also differs between those traditions. The meanings should not be blended into one translation; families can choose the language connection and sound they intend to use.

5 lettersHebrew origins ↗Japanese origins ↗

A little perspective

How popular is Naomi?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#474,644 recorded births
Boys · 2025#13,3105 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

201420254,6440
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys13,3105
2025Girls474,644
2024Girls444,621
2023Boys11,8286
2023Girls444,502
2022Girls464,503
2021Girls544,275
2020Girls524,120
2019Girls593,956
2018Girls643,855
2017Boys11,7566
2017Girls693,866
2016Boys11,7076
2016Girls753,808
2015Boys13,4465
2015Girls753,775
2014Girls803,716

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Nicknames

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Variations & related forms

NoemiNoémie

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