Naomi — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Naomi

Naomi is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “pleasantness.” In 2024 it was given to 4,605 girls in the United States.

Naomi at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning: “pleasantness”
Pronunciation: /naɪˈəʊmi/

About the name Naomi

Naomi belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “pleasantness” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Naomi first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #44 in 2023, and in 2024 4,605 babies received the name — 186,852 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Naomi in US records

First recorded (US): 1880
Best US rank: #44 in 2023
Peak year: 2024
Babies named Naomi in 2024: 4,605
Total since 1880: 186,852

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Naomi mean?

Naomi means “pleasantness” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Naomi a boy or girl name?

Naomi is a girl name. In 2024, 4,605 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Naomi?

Naomi comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Naomi?

Naomi first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #44 in 2023, and 4,605 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Naomi?

Naomi is pronounced /naɪˈəʊmi/ (IPA).

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