Naomi: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A biblical name meaning pleasantness, gentle and warm with old-world depth.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #38
- Peak
- #38 in 2021
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Naomi Means
Naomi is a girl name of Hebrew origin. A biblical name meaning pleasantness, gentle and warm with old-world depth.
How Popular Naomi Is
Naomi currently ranks #38 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #38 in 2021. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Naomi
- In the Bible, Naomi is the devoted mother-in-law in the Book of Ruth.
- Naomi Campbell became one of the original supermodels in the 1990s.
- Naomi Osaka brought the name to the tennis world stage.
Names Like Naomi
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Naomi
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Naomi.
Questions About Naomi
What does Naomi mean?
Naomi is a girl name of Hebrew origin. A biblical name meaning pleasantness, gentle and warm with old-world depth.
How popular is Naomi?
Naomi currently ranks #38 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #38 in 2021. It has held steady.
Where does Naomi come from?
Naomi comes from Hebrew roots. In the Bible, Naomi is the devoted mother-in-law in the Book of Ruth.
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