Naomi
Hebrew girl's name meaning “pleasantness”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- pleasantness
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #44
- Born in 2023
- 4,494
- Peak year
- 2023 (#44)
Meaning & origin
Naomi comes from the Hebrew Noomi, 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth.
Is Naomi a Hebrew name?
Yes — Naomi is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness". Naomi comes from the Hebrew Noomi, 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Naomi ranked #44 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,494 US girls were given the name Naomi.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #44 in 2023
“Unranked” means Naomi was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Naomi
Naomi is spelled N-A-O-M-I — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Naomi: frequently asked questions
What does the name Naomi mean?
Naomi is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness". Naomi comes from the Hebrew Noomi, 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth.
Where does the name Naomi come from?
Naomi is of Hebrew origin. Naomi comes from the Hebrew Noomi, 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth.
Is Naomi a boy or a girl name?
Naomi is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Naomi?
In 2023, 4,494 US girls were given the name Naomi.
Is Naomi a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Naomi ranked #44 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Naomi?
Naomi is spelled N-A-O-M-I — 5 letters.
How common is the name Naomi?
In 2023, 4,494 US girls were given the name Naomi. In the latest US data, Naomi ranked #44 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Naomi a Hebrew name?
Yes — Naomi is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness". Naomi comes from the Hebrew Noomi, 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Naomi mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Naomi means "pleasantness". Naomi comes from the Hebrew Noomi, 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth.
Is Naomi a biblical name?
Naomi is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "pleasantness".