Naomi

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Pleasant; Beauty

Background: The name Naomi originates from the Hebrew name Na'omi (נָעֳמִי), meaning 'pleasant' or 'delightful.' In Japanese contexts, the name can also be associated with the meaning 'beautiful' when written with specific characters, linking the name to a positive attribute.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#210
Total births
187,137
Most popular decade
2020s (65,979 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+36 ranks)
Years in Top 100
15
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1915
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,082
Peak year
1924
Peak year births
14
Peak rank
#2,229
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#10,812

Female

First year
1880
First year births
32
First year rank
#275
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
4,605
Peak rank
#44
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
4,605
Recent rank
#44

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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