Names Starting With N
GirlHebrew#45 in 2025
Naomi
Naomi is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “pleasant, beautiful, my delight.” It ranked #45 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
nay-OH-mee
meaning & origin
The name Naomi means “pleasant, beautiful, my delight.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From Hebrew 'Na'omi,' meaning pleasant or my delight. In the Book of Ruth, Naomi is the beloved mother-in-law of Ruth and a model of loyalty and resilience; she even asked to be called 'Mara' (bitter) after her hardships.
popularity over time
#552020
#522021
#492022
#472023
#452024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #45 |
| 2023 | #47 |
| 2022 | #49 |
| 2021 | #52 |
| 2020 | #55 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Naomi
- Naomi Campbell (model)
- Naomi Judd (country singer)
- Naomi Watts (actress)
- Naomi Osaka (tennis player)
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