Naomi Name Meaning

Christine Coppa
·3 min read

Naomi is often used as a girl name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Naomi.

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Naomi is a common Jewish name of Hebrew origin that can be found in the Old Testament. Naomi is Ruth's mother-in-law in the Hebrew Bible, and the name is considered symbolic and often bestowed upon girls on Shavuot when the story of Ruth is read in the synagogue.

The name also means "pleasant one," "above all," and "beauty." Additionally, Naomi has separate Japanese origins as a unisex name meaning “straight and beautiful.”



  • Origin: Hebrew and Japanese

  • Gender: Naomi is traditionally a female-given name meaning pleasantness. Naomi also has separate Japanese origins as a gender-neutral name meaning straight and beautiful.

  • Pronunciation: Nay-Oh-mee





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How Popular Is the Name Naomi?

The name Naomi has become more widespread since the 20th century. Naomi was the 46th most popular girls name in the US in 2022, according to Social Security Administration data, and has remained in the top 100 since 2010.

The name has rapidly gained popularity in the last decade invoking images of supermodel Naomi Campbell, actress Naomi Watts, and singer Naomi Judd.

Name Variations

  • Naomie (English)

  • Náoimí (Irish)

  • Naomé (Belgian)

  • Nahomie (Haitian)

  • Noémi (French)

  • Noémie (French)

  • Noémia (Portuguese)

  • Noomi (Finnish)

  • Noemy (French)

Similar Names

  • Celeste

  • Chloe

  • Daphne

  • Gemma

  • Natasha

  • Nina

  • Noelle

  • Nova

  • Rose

  • Ruby

  • Tabitha

  • Vera

Other girl names starting with "N" include:

  • Nancy

  • Narda

  • Natalia

  • Natalie

  • Natasha

  • Nellie

  • Nema

  • Nicola

  • Nicole

  • Nicolette

  • Nina

Common Nicknames for Naomi

Common nicknames for Naomi include:

  • Noma

  • Nomi

  • Mims

  • Mimi

  • Mimsy

Suggested Sibling Names

  • Alfie

  • David

  • Levi

  • Nathan

  • Celeste

  • Isla

  • Maisie

  • Nina

Famous People Named Naomi

Notable people named Naomi include actors, singers, authors, and athletes. Below are just a few notable people, both real and fictional, called Naomi.

Famous Naomis

  • Naomi Judd, American country music singer and actress

  • Naomi Campbell, British supermodel, actress, and businesswoman

  • Naomi Watts, British actress and film producer

  • Naomi Osaka, Japanese professional tennis player

  • Naomi Novik, American author of speculative fiction

  • Naomi Biden, the granddaughter of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. She was named after Biden's late daughter Naomi, whom he lost in a tragic car accident in 1972.

Fictional Naomis

  • Naomi Lapaglia, played by Margot Robbie in the movie The Wolf of Wall Street

  • Naomi Clark, played by AnnaLynne McCord in the CW primetime drama 90210

  • Naomi Zeigler, from the book series Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

  • Naomi Harper, played by actress-director Dorothy Lyman in the American sitcom Mama's Family



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