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
Meaning & origin
Naomi comes from the Hebrew Noomi, 'pleasantness' or 'my delight'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth.
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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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.