Naomi
Meaning: Pleasantness; my delight
Origin: Hebrew — from Naomi (נָעֳמִי), from naom (pleasant, delightful)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #164
Total births: 2,890
History: Naomi surged in the 2000s in Australia. Naomi Watts, raised in Australia, became one of Hollywood's most respected actresses. The name bridges biblical tradition with Australian achievement on the world stage.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1996) | #89 |
| Babies named Naomi in 1996 | 91 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,890 |
| Peak year | 1980 (165 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #48 |
| Years in records | 1971–1996 (24 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Naomi
What does the name Naomi mean?
Naomi means “Pleasantness; my delight” from Hebrew — from Naomi (נָעֳמִי), from naom (pleasant, delightful) roots.
What is the origin of the name Naomi?
Naomi has Hebrew — from Naomi (נָעֳמִי), from naom (pleasant, delightful) origin. The traditional meaning is “Pleasantness; my delight”.
How popular is Naomi in Australia?
Naomi ranked #89 in Australia in 1996 — given to 91 babies that year.
When was Naomi most popular?
Naomi peaked in 1980 with 165 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Naomi a boy or girl name?
Naomi is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Naomis in registered births are female.
How long has Naomi been recorded in Australia?
Naomi appears in birth records in Australia across 24 years — from 1971 through 1996.