Naomi
Naomi first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 4,644 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,644.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Naomi popular?
Near its peak Naomi is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 26,665 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36,194 | |
| 2000s | 23,763 | |
| 1990s | 12,910 | |
| 1980s | 10,864 | |
| 1970s | 8,426 | |
| 1960s | 6,161 | |
| 1950s | 7,495 | |
| 1940s | 8,951 | |
| 1930s | 13,500 | |
| 1920s | 18,184 | |
| 1910s | 12,031 | |
| 1900s | 3,700 | |
| 1890s | 2,074 | |
| 1880s | 629 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Naomi mean?
From Hebrew No'omi, 'my pleasantness, pleasant' (root n-'-m, 'to be pleasant, agreeable'). In Ruth 1:20 Naomi asks instead to be called Mara, 'bitter' — a deliberate biblical contrast that turns on the name's meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naomi mean?
Naomi means pleasantness. From Hebrew No'omi, 'my pleasantness, pleasant' (root n-'-m, 'to be pleasant, agreeable'). In Ruth 1:20 Naomi asks instead to be called Mara, 'bitter' — a deliberate biblical contrast that turns on the name's meaning.
What is the origin of the name Naomi?
Naomi is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Naomi?
Naomi is pronounced “nay-OH-mee.”
Is Naomi a boy or a girl name?
Naomi is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Naomi a popular name right now?
Naomi is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Naomi?
In 2025, Naomi ranked #47 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Naomi most popular?
Naomi was most popular in 2025, when about 4,644 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Naomi?
Names similar to Naomi include Ruth, Hannah, Leah, Miriam.
What names go well with Naomi?
hebrew names that pair well with Naomi include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.