Naomi name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 20th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Usage: Hindi, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, German, Japanese, Hebrew, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Oriya and Telugu

Pronunciation: nay-oh-me

Meaning: Pleasantness, Enjoyment, Pleasure, Above All, Beauty, Delightful, Es-tower of Joy, Ganga, Honest Beautiful, Mother-in-law of Ruth, Pleasentness, Sweet, Graceful, Honesty and Happy

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What does Naomi mean?
Variations of Naomi
Nicknames for Naomi
How popular is Naomi?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Naomi
Famous People Named Naomi
Lists having Naomi

What does Naomi mean?

The name Naomi is of Hebrew origin and means "pleasantness" or "my delight." It is a well-known biblical name, belonging to the mother-in-law of Ruth.

Despite its origins, the name Naomi has been popular in many different cultures and countries.

In Japan, the name Naomi is actually a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. It can also be spelt as Noemi.

The popularity of the name Naomi in the United States has fluctuated over the years but it is currently ranked at number 54 for girls born in 2021, making it a relatively popular choice.

There are many famous people named Naomi.

Here are some of the most notable:

Naomi Campbell is a world-famous supermodel. She has appeared on the covers of numerous magazines and has walked the runway for the world's top designers.

Naomi Watts is an Academy Award-nominated actress.

She has starred in such films as The Ring, 21 Grams, and Birdman.

Naomi Osaka is a professional tennis player. She is currently ranked #1 in the world and has won two Grand Slam singles titles.

Naomi Klein is a best-selling author and social activist.

Her books include No Logo and This Changes Everything.

There are many reasons why Naomi is a great name for a baby girl. First, it has a beautiful sound that is both unique and classic.

Second, it has a biblical origin, which gives it a sense of depth and meaning. Third, it is relatively uncommon, so your daughter will likely stand out from her peers with this name.

And fourth, it is short and easy to pronounce, making it convenient for both you and your child. If you're looking for a perfect baby name, Naomi should definitely be on your list!

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How do I pronounce Naomi?

Two syllabled Naomi is most commonly pronounced as nay-oh-me. na(o)-mi is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Naomi

Naema, Noemie, Naama, Naomie, Noemi, Noomi, Naemi

Nicknames for Naomi

There are plenty of nicknames to go along with Naomi. Some of those include:

Names that rhyme with Naomi

How popular is the name Naomi?

Naomi is a popular in United States where over 160856 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Recently the name is rising, in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 64th spot and 3823 baby girls were given the name.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 9 times Also, Naomi was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 10509 babies have been named Naomi since 1996.

At the peak of its usage in 1996, it ranked 75th when 766 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 9 times

Naomi was a common name in France. Over 8163 babies have been named Naomi since 1959. When at the peak of its usage in 2015,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 49 years but it is still in a strong position. Also, Naomi was a common name in Netherlands. Over 1150 babies have been named Naomi since 2015.

At its zenith in 2015,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 5 years but it is still going strong. Also, Naomi is a common name in Belgium given to over 2056 babies in 24 years.

At present the name is rising, in 1999, 126 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 84th position. Also, Naomi was a common name in New South Wales.

Over 2890 babies have been named Naomi since 1971. When at the peak of its usage in 1980,. After 24 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Naomi is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1993, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 76 on girl names chart when 82 babies were given the name Naomi.

Over 2011 people have been named Naomi in Ireland. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 73 on girl names chart when 95 babies were given the name Naomi.

Over 1375 babies in Switzerland have been named Naomi. Also, in Queensland, it had been in use since 1974 with last appearance in 1995. It was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 1980, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 39 on girl names chart when 90 babies were given the name Naomi. Over 1358 babies in Queensland have been named Naomi.

However things change on global perspective, Naomi is extremely popular in Nigeria where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in Kenya. Also the baby name is popular in Tanzania, Ghana, Japan, Malawi, Zambia, Indonesia, England, Australia, DR Congo, South Africa, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Rwanda and Liberia.

At least, 770000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			64	3821
2017	12171	5	69	3823
2016	10673	6	74	3772
2015	12047	5	76	3750
2014			80	3698

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Naomi in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	13	12893	6691
	0	0	0	470

What numerology tells about Naomi?

It's time you say “stop” to people who don't know better than hurting, gossip, and sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. You love your mistakes and admire your openness but would appreciate if people were as open as you are. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. The letter I as your capstone suggests that you need to take better care of yourself and your well-being.

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Bert - Unfading and Outstanding Bert mostly is used in Finnish and German, meaning of Bert is "Famous, Desire or Brilliant" is a gender-neutral name has its origin in Germanic and English
Ryan - Commonly Accepted unisex name Ryan means "Little Ruler, Ryan is an Irish Baby Name That Means King or King", used principally in Gujarati and Norwegian has its origin in Celtic and Old Irish languages
Danielle - The famous unisex name Danielle has its origin in Hebrew, Danielle means "God is My Judge, Feminine of Daniel or Judge or God" is used principally in Hindi and English

Lillie - Lillie's meaning is Beauty, Innocence or Purity or Beauty is used as a unisex name and is principally used in Norwegian, Swedish and Danish is rooted from English and Latin

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Famous people named Naomi

Naomi Betts, American criminal
Naomi Hosokawa, Japanese actress and singer
Naomi James, first woman to have sailed single-handed around the world via Cape Horn
Naomi Rankin, current leader of the Communist Party of Alberta
Naomi Long Madgett, in Norfolk, Virginia
Naomi Alderman, English novelist and game writer
Naomi Hall, American musician
Naomi Cleaver, British design consultant and interior designer
Naomi Weisstein, American professor of psychology, a neuroscientist
Naomi Kawashima, Japanese actress, singer and radio entertainer
Naomi Ryan, British actress
Naomi Striemer, Canadian-American singer
Naomi Mugo, Kenyan middle-distance runner
Naomi Ben-Ami, Israeli government official and the head of the liaison bureau Lishkat Hakesher

Naomi Replansky, American poet
Naomi Tokashiki, Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives
Naomi Gurian, retired California lawyer and former executive director of the Writers Guild of America
Naomi Halas, Stanley C. Moore professor
Naomi Oreskes, American historian of science
Naomi Mezey, Professor of Law at Georgetown University
Naomi Wolf, American liberal progressive feminist author
Naomi Klein, Canadian author, social activist
Naomi Watts, English actress and film producer
Naomi Kawase, Kawase completed production on her fourth full-length film 'The Mourning Forest'
Naomi Shihab Nye, poet, songwriter, and novelist
Naomi Shemer, leading Israeli musician and songwriter

Naomi Wallace, American playwright
Naomi Folkard, British archer
Naomi Zaizen,
Naomi Nagasawa, Japanese voice actress from Toyonaka
Naomi Shindō, Dr
Naomi Mitchison, Scottish novelist and poet
Naomi Judd, American country music singer, songwriter
Naomi Long, Northern Irish politician
Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal, American screenwriter, director
Naomi Nari Nam, American figure skater
Naomi Robson, American born Australian television presenter
Naomi Castle, Australian water polo player
Naomi Lang, American ice dancer
Naomi B. Lynn, first Hispanic woman president of an American public university
Naomi Nishida, actress

Naomi Wilkinson, English television presenter and actress
Naomi Blumenthal, former Israeli politician
Naomi Sims, American model, businesswoman and author
Naomi Novik, American writer
Naomi Uemura, Uemura was
Naomi Duguid, food writer and photographer from Canada
Naomi Yang, American musician, graphic designer
Naomi Childers, American silent film actress whose career lasted until the mid-20th century
Naomi C. Earp, was, until 2009
Naomi Tani, Japanese actress
Naomi van As, Dutch field hockey player
Naomi Iizuka, playwright