Naomi
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Pleasantness; my delight
Origin: Hebrew — from Naomi (נָעֳמִי), from naom (pleasant, delightful)
Popularity: Ranked #47 in 2025 with 4,644 babies born.
History: Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Old Testament — one of the Bible's most touching stories of loyalty and love. After losing her husband and sons in Moab, Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth, who famously declares 'where you go, I will go.' The name has been used consistently in English-speaking countries since the Reformation. Supermodel Naomi Campbell gave it modern glamour in the 1990s. It entered the U.S. top 50 in the 2010s and carries a beautiful balance of Old Testament depth and contemporary elegance.
Famous people named Naomi: Naomi Campbell (model), Naomi Osaka (tennis player), Naomi Watts (actress)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Naomi? About 1 in 716 babies born in 2025 were named Naomi, or roughly 12.7 per day in the United States.
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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?
Naomi ranked #47 in 2025 — given to 4,644 babies that year.
When was Naomi most popular?
Naomi peaked in 2025 with 4,644 babies registered that year.
Is Naomi a boy or girl name?
Naomi is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Naomis in registered births are female.
How long has Naomi been recorded?
Naomi appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.