Naomi Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Naomi is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Naomi?
Naomi is spelled N-A-O-M-I. The name has 5 letters.
Naomi at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Naomi is commonly understood to mean “pleasantness” or “delight.”
- Origin
- Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin that appears in the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- Nay-OH-mee · 3 syllables
Naomi Popularity in 2025
Rank#47
Recorded Births4,644
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 3 places to #47 and recorded 23 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,187 places to #12,008 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Naomi Mean?
Naomi is commonly understood to mean “pleasantness” or “delight.”
Origin: Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin that appears in the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Naomi?
PronunciationNay-OH-mee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Naomi?
- History
- The name Naomi occurs in the biblical Book of Ruth, where it designates a female figure.
Naomi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 4,644 | #47 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 4,621 | #44 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,502 | #44 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Girls | 4,503 | #46 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,275 | #54 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,120 | #52 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,956 | #59 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,855 | #64 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,866 | #69 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,808 | #75 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,775 | #75 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,716 | #80 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,455 | #86 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,432 | #79 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Girls | 3,195 | #93 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,136 | #95 |
| 2009 | Girls | 3,040 | #107 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,917 | #119 |
When Was Naomi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
4,644 recorded births
National rank #47
2024 · Girls
4,621 recorded births
National rank #44
2022 · Girls
4,503 recorded births
National rank #46
2023 · Girls
4,502 recorded births
National rank #44
Where Naomi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #13 | 56 |
| DC | #16 | 21 |
| GA | #17 | 212 |
| SC | #18 | 95 |
| MD | #19 | 114 |
| NC | #21 | 214 |
| VA | #21 | 182 |
| HI | #26 | 16 |