Girl

Naomi

nay-OH-mee

Top 50 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'sweetness.' In the Bible, Naomi is Ruth's mother-in-law, a figure of wisdom and grace in the Book of Ruth.”

Popularity Over Time

Naomi US popularity rank over timeRank 419 in 1969 to rank 44 in 2023. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#44#232#4191900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #44 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

3

Nicknames

nao

Style

ClassicElegantSoftTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Naomi Campbell
  • Naomi Watts
  • Naomi Osaka

Collections

Works Everywhere → Literary Names →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Hebrew origin, widely used across cultures

People Also Ask

Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'sweetness.' In the Bible, Naomi is Ruth's mother-in-law, a figure of wisdom and grace in the Book of Ruth.

Naomi is currently ranked #44 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Naomi include nao.

Names that pair beautifully with Naomi include Eliana, Daphne, Aria, Amelie, Isla.