Naomi

Rank 46th Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Naomi was 46th most popular baby name for girls and 124th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 4,463 babies were named Naomi in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 753 babies in the United States were named Naomi. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 3.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Naomi is around 20 to 27 years old.

The name "Naomi" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Naomi is Nomi.

Naomi Meaning & Origin

Naomi is a classic name of Hebrew origin that means "pleasantness", often evoking a sense of sweetness, serenity, and joy.

The name Naomi is described as charismatic, intelligent and compassionate.

Pronunciation

Naomi is pronounced nao-mee in English. The name Naomi has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Naomi

  • The name Naomi is used by author James Patterson for one of the main characters in his book series "When the Wind Blows".

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Geography

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